... any other readers but I haven't ever found a bad Gresham novel
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I don't know about any other readers but I haven't ever found a bad Gresham novel.  He weaves a fascinating tale with an ending that was interesting even though it became somewhat expected as you wound your way through the.rather complex scenario he put in front of you.  I found this novel to be a pretty easy read that was designed to keep your attention and interest throughout.  Another good job by Mr. Gresham.
2169674
I'm a huge chick lit fan so it's no surprise that I jump on Sophie Kinsella's novels as soon as they're released. I was lucky enough to snag a copy of I've Got Your Number from NetGalley (thanks Random House!) and I devoured it over a weekend.

I've read all of Sophie Kinsella's novels and even a couple of her Madeline Wickham novels as well - even though I don't like those ones as much, weird. I always read her newest novels as soon as I possibly can but...here's the kicker...I always find her protagonists mildly irritating. But I still keep going back for more! There's something about Kinsella's main characters that just sometimes bug me. I usually find that her characters lack common sense and it takes awhile for them to work through their issues, but they always do. I think that's why I always go back to Kinsella because because things always work out in the end. Don't know what that says about me or Kinsella, but there you have it. Her characters annoy me but they're still loveable enough for me to enjoyt her books. Figure that one out :)

I found that this novel had an different sort of plot to it. Yes, there was the typical romance and the issues that come along with that (this one was focused on having to choose between two very different men) but the other part of the story ended up focusing on a corporate scandal that Poppy ends up helping to solve. Don't get me wrong, it was pretty interesting and fun to see how the characters would sort through the PR nightmare, but for some reason it came as a surprise because it was in a Kinsella novel. I can't exactly explain it and I feel kind of bad as I feel like I'm stereotyping her. I do think she may be trying to get into slightly different kinds of stories, remember Twenties Girl? I found that one to be quite different than her previous novels. Not bad, just different.

I didn't loooove I've Got Your Number but I know chick lit lovers will want to read it and I think they should. I don't think they'll be disappointed and I think most will end up really loving this one. It's a happily ever after story which is why I will continue to go back to Sophie Kinsella, time and time again.
4803596
I am really not a good reviewer. I simply love to read so I don't get upset over wrong punctuation, bad grammar, typos, etc. I just enjoy the story.  There has only been one or two books in my (long) life that were so bad I couldn't finish them.
728960
Minette Walters novels are full of characters who you can't decide whether to like or hate.  This novel is no exception.  While by no means my favorite Walters book, she stays true to her usual formula and it works.  I'm looking forward to the next one.
4959756
This author is very good  I have never found a found that I did not love written by her.
2752866
I really enjoy the Michael Gresham series, you never know what is going to happen to him next and this one doesn't  disappoint. It keeps you wondering what will happen next and you just don't want to put the book down when you  have to go do something else beside read. I hope there will be more Michael and Annie coming down the pike.
4694583
Ms. Brennan, to my knowledge has never written a bad book.  I recommend her all my friends and family.
2953099
When you need a book that keeps you occupied, and not insulted, try almost any Grisham  novel . Unlike  other authors  with common themes,ie legal/  partnership/small southern towns/characters Grisham somehow makes the theme and story sufficiently different to pique your interest and keep you engrossed. He is always a best read.
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I read the negative reviews here on Amazon but I decided to take a chance with this book despite its bad press. I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed the plot and I thought the motivations of each character were deep and believable. Perhaps too deep to be understood by the naysayers?

I have never read a Rebecca Forster novel before but I have put her on my list and I will definitely be looking for more novels by this author.

I was particularly happy with the twists and turns of the plot - it never became predictable and, for me, that's incredibly important in a mystery. I don't WANT to figure it out by the fourth chapter. I don't even want to figure it out by the last chapter. I want to be surprised. And, in this book, I was surprised. Of course, I had my suspicions but I wasn't convinced until the very end. The plot made sense to me and the characters were fleshed out perfectly.

I love Grisham's legal mysteries and I adore D. W. Buffa's work and I consider Rebecca Forster to be on the same level as these authors. Ignore the one-star reviews, give this book a chance and I think you'll be glad you did!
4101875
I have been a fan since I read the first of the Falconer series.  The novels are always an easy read and the characters are charming and believable.  I feel like I know Falconer and Carmichael personally and the people (and animals) who/that surround them and can't wait to finish one book so I can get on to the next.  I would advise starting with the first file and reading them in order just to keep the storyline of the characters straight.  Not necessary -- just a suggestion.
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I purchased this book because I have all of Ben Rehder's other books and have never been disappointed in any of them.  They are all keepers and I know this one will be also.  That having been said, I have not read this book yet.  I am saving it for a cold, rainey day when I will enjoy being in front of my fireplace with something good to read.  When I have read it, I will publish a review.
2940413
There isn't a lot that I can say about this novel that hasn't already been said by lots of other people. It was sweet, believable, and the characters were likeable with no glaring flaws that often make a book hard to read.

I especially love that it has an ending -- too many of the romances I've read have a cliffhanger ending to encourage you to buy the sequel...thankfully, this isn't one of them.

I'd recommend this book.
1709915
I've yet to read a bad novel by the revelatory Elizabeth Taylor. Who knew an author this good was hiding in plain sight all these years? Though there are many great British women 20th century authors I'd be hard pressed to say any of them are as satisfying as Mrs. Taylor.
4945100
I'm not a critic; all I know is when I read anything by John Scalzi I enjoy the hell out of it. It's what I buy books for and I will be content to be found on my deathbed with a Scalzi story open in my hands. That may be too much for some, but its highest praise I have to offer for writing which is about impossible to put down and always leaves me wanting more.
375166
I am on her 3rd book and so far not one has disappointed!  I like her character development and I can rarely predict anything.  Great read!
2170910
I wonder why so many one liner reviews for this topnotch thriller opine (in a suspiciously similar juvenile language I may add) that this is not Grisham's best work. Well, may be. But this novel, quite like any other from him, is crispy, fast-paced and very very morally charged.
The setting is familiar: a hard-driving grunt lawyer from nowhere, who ever so unknowingly stumbles upon the case of his life, and gets all tangled up in a mess he couldn't have imagined. Several self-same characters line the plot: a rich-man's daughter as a love interest (who's also a model), the girlfriend's insufferably affluent and thus uptight parents, a tried and trusted friend/coworker who'll be right by our lawyer's side, and even an African-American culprit who fell prey to his circumstances (drugs and mafia, of course).
There's jetliners ("a kitchen, a bar and restroom in the rear; the latest avionics up front for the pilots") and high society, suspenseful chases and delectable sleuthing. But this is the ONLY novel I've read from Grisham which had me in a twist over identities. I never quite knew who the good guys, or the protagonists, or both, were. Without divulging any spoilers, I'll say it is something you'll be surprised with. Avarice has no friends.
Don't mind the other reviews. This is vintage classy Grisham, with his punchy writing style, and quite a refreshing break from semi-clunkers like The Bleachers or Skipping Christmas.
Highly recommended.
450959
I've read The House on Orchid Street. I agree with the author there  no holes in the story. Perhaps some readers don't closely enough. It's true Wright doesn't "hit" the reader over the head with plot elements. Neither does he leave any questions unanswered for the careful reader.