Final Jeopardy (Alexandra Cooper Mysteries)
by Linda Fairstein
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Book Reviews of Final Jeopardy (Alexandra Cooper Mysteries)
Book Review: enjoyable and easy read
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was my first introduction to Linda Fairstein. I'm more of a Patricia Cornwell fan. Overall, the book reminded me of tv shows Law & Order SVU and CSI. I had a hard time getting into the book at first, but quickly eased into Linda's writing style. The story flowed pretty quickly and smoothly, although the main character came across a little "dim-witted" between the middle and end of the book. The only odd thing I've noticed about Linda's books is that they aren't listed in order from book to book. I had to go to her web site to make sure I followed the proper order.Book Review: Boring
Summary: 2 Stars
This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Fairstein. I found myself extremely bored with this book. It was very descriptive but for me too much so and when I say descriptive I am talking about the setting. I don't need to know that the handrail was brown, the building was red brick or how many steps Alex walked up ( Yes - I am exaggerating! ). I skimmed through at least one third of the book because for me it read, "blah, blah, blah..." I did like the ending but wish it would've ended much sooner.Book Review: Fair story, poor prose
Summary: 2 Stars
I would have found this story of mystery and murder more engrossing if Fairstein's prose had been less murky, and the dialog less stilted. Conversations read like narrative, and it was often difficult to figure out who was speaking. The overall tone, even given the hard-boiled prosecutor and seen-it-all detectives, was flat and expressionless. With all the tightly written, literate crime novels out there, I wouldn't be inclined to try Ms. Fairstein's works again.Book Review: If you like Kathy Reichs, you'll Love this book
Summary: 4 Stars
Great insights into the legal and crime world... Obvious from the author's background... I won't give the plot away but it was a BIT too predictable. All in all, a great page turner for a rainy week-end.The reviewer, JR Geoffrion (JR@Geoffrion.com), earned his MBA from York University and completed the Wharton School Multi-National Marketing and Management Program. He also holds a Engineering degree from the University of Toronto.
Book Review: i had to push myself to finish this book!
Summary: 1 Stars
The book kept getting side tracked on other things. The main storyline wasn't bad but we don't need to know who ate what and when on every page and other detours. It gets annoying and made this book not be as enjoyable as it could be. If this was her first book I had read I wouldn't read any more of hers. Thankfully, I read entombed first which is 10 times better.