Besides the great story lines
590741
Couldn't put it down! Besides the great story lines,I found the details on life in north Korea eye-opening.
864401
All the books have great story lines but a little slow to read for folks who do not consume information
2177927
Enjoyable reading and really great descriptions of the characters. I did feel a little lost because the story seemed to jump around a lot. Instead of so many storylines, l would have preferred one strong story. Although I am going to finish the series.
1032571
This has a great story line, but it has more bedroom activity than I am used to. This would give me a pause to recommend it to many of my friends, who would feel similarly.
954078
I really enjoyed the story lines, but felt it was missing something. Just seem as though I was expecting a big reveal that never happened.  I will read another to see if the writer gets better as the characters develop.
2560910
A great story told by a great storyteller.  The story always keeps moving and keeps my full attention.  I feel as if I am right there.  The downside is I don't want to put the book down and my "other life", ( the so called "real" one) gets put aside.  And  as it is one long book I am out of that life a long time.  This is my third read of the series.  And now I have to complete it again before the new book comes out in Feb.  (of course, I've already ordered it)
Absolutely, a great read!
2271460
Most of the stories in here are great - suspenseful, awesome for someone looking for a quick thrill. The tough thing is, some of them left you wishing for more from the story. Some of them just kindof end.
3676824
The stories were well written and roughly connected by the relationships between the major characters.  It is a different slant on relationships.
2522430
I've enjoyed  how the characters develop and relationships grow. There is at least one major plot point in each story that I did not see coming (rare). It also is not just black and white, but has a lot of gray areas, causing you to think.
499964
I thought this was a great series of stories that told stories of love with happy endings, but also serious issues that challenge real people. The characters worked through their own life, death and health challenges to lead happy and non-perfect lives. I would highly recommend this and the other books in this series.
2674501
Though this was a really good story and extremely well written, it does not stand alone well. There is so much background material I was missing that would have made the experience even more enjoyable. I plan on going back to read the others, but I kinda feel disappointed that the stories that unfold will not be as compelling now that I've been "spoiled". That being said, I totally enjoyed this read. Kelli Maine is a talented writer and her plot twists were well woven into the story and I was fascinated to watch it unravel. The characters were compelling, I think it's a fairly character driven series. The pacing was even, the settings detailed and the dialogue clever and appropriate.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
1590687
As with all his novels, I LOVE the story lines, but, in my opinion, there's too much extraneous material that's not interesting to me.  I tend to skip it.  In this book, it almost seemed as though the author just wanted to show the reader the extent of his knowledge.
4550932
The story line starts out very interesting and works well thru most of the book. It has a few cases that it is far out of possibility.
3794247
The book was good, but too many story lines that seemed as major or more major than about her.  Very bittersweet.  I did like reading about the culture and thoughts of the characters.
2584246
I haven't read all of the stories, but what I have read have been really strong, well-written pieces. I appreciate that the language doesn't get overly flowery. There is a really great economy of words that make the stories feel really cinematic. He doesn't spend 20 words saying something that could be said in ten words. That type of brevity is not easy to master, and he does it well. The characters I've read so far have all had heart and clear motivations. Things aren't always spelled out and tied up in a neat little bow, which is great. Sometimes things are a bit messy, as is life.
2686390
OK, I think if you love great storytelling you'll have to read the Neapolitan novels. You might not love all the characters--one professional reviewer called them "amiably-peopled," which made me wonder if he'd been paying attention while he read--but they get you in their grip and keep you turning pages. And when you're through, it's a disappointment--you want to continue reading to see what more unfolds. Totally worth the read.
2286418
Although it has many excellent parts and narrative, some details are not so believable. Great fiction has to be believable.