Motor Mouth (Alex Barnaby Series #2)
by Janet Evanovich
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Book Reviews of Motor Mouth (Alex Barnaby Series #2)
Book Review: It is what it is...
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is mind candy - nothing more and nothing less. It is a pool or beach book, it can be read while the t.v. is on or during some sport practice. It is the literary equivalent of Desperate Housewives, only less annoying. Personally I like Barney and Hooker but I'm a southern girl and I get their vibe more than that produced by the Stephanie/Ranger/Joe love triangle. I get the same pleasure from this series as I do the Plum novels - they all are what they are...a guilty pleasure. Don't expect too much.
And to reviewers who don't like Hooker because he cheated - do you still like Stephanie? She cheated on Joe remember. Let's not be hypocrites here and think that girls can cheat but hang the guys for doing the same. Those who don't like Beans obviously never loved a big ole' stinky dog. He reminds me of all the St's I've ever known - too bad it you haven't had the pleasure.
Lighten up on this series and it's characters folks - don't expect every female character to be Stephanie (thank goodness they aren't), every hot guy to be in the ethnic Joe/Ranger mold. How confining!
And by the way, I'm from NASCAR territory and believe me when I say that there are some scary smart good ole boys trolling these parts that most folks would think are dumb as dirt if they didn't know better. Hooker's character is based on these very sexy sly-as-a-fox guys that southern girls have loved for a long time. Kudos to Evanovich for putting one in print.
Mind candy...guilty pleasure...gotta love it
Book Review: Putting Your Motor Where Your Mouth Is
Summary: 3 Stars
Janet Evanovich's most recent series, Motor Mouth, continues the story of Alexandra Barnaby (aka Barney) and Sam Hooker. Barney, the recent girlfriend and current spotter for NASCAR driver Sam Hooker, spots some trouble on the track. As Hooker and Barney start to investigate, they find themselves in a whole heap of trouble. Their once silent attempt to find the answers leads to a chaotic string of dog napping, murders, and sleepless nights. Hooker and Barney must not only find the answers but also free themselves from the three murders that they are being framed for.
This novel is action packed, with laughs on the side. Evanovich has done it again. It was enjoyable and easy to read.
Some of the strengths that are shown are the fun and easy to love characters. They are easy to relate to and fun to watch. Janet leaves her audience on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what outrageous thing Sam and Barney are going to do next.
Through all the action it was fun to watch the characters' development. By the end of their crazy story, Hooker and Barney were able to see the great team that they made. It was fun to watch Barney give into her feelings for Hooker while he finally stepped up to the plate and started to defend the people that he loved, sacrificing even his own safety.
This book is fun to read and will uplift the readers' spirit. I would recommend this book to any one that is looking for a good time.
Book Review: Good book, but...
Summary: 4 Stars
I want to start my review by saying that this was my first Janet Evanovich book - I bought it at a garage sale. I don't know why she made the assumption, but Evanovich took it for granted that everyone who was reading this book had certainly read Metro Girl first - except me, of course. I got at least half way into the book without even knowing what the heroine's name was or anything about her, which I found disconcerting and confusing. Once I got past the initial shortcomings of the book, I really enjoyed it. Even though Alex doesn't seem to have much personality of her own, I found the situations that she and Hooker got themselves were hilarious and I especially enjoyed the character development of the minor characters of the book. I don't care for Nascar, but it did make the storyline interesting and fun. I did go back to read Metro Girl after I finished this one and my unanswered questions finally got the closure they deserved. Note to Ms. Evanovich - don't take for granted that everyone is going to read your books in order - a little background information in each book would be helpful if you want to continue to recruit new fans! Luckily, I was intrigued enough to go back and read Metro Girl to fill in the blanks.Book Review: Just One More Time
Summary: 3 Stars
"Motor Mouth" begins with a great racing scene with Alex "Barney" Barnaby, serving as a spotter for Sam Hooker. The race doesn't go as planned and another wins. But did the winner have a little more help than usual from his sponsor?
Sam has been a stinker as he drifted into other arms, but "Barney" still earns her pay when she discovers hidden computer signals on a rival car, takes off in a hauler with a shrink wrapped body, Sam and their dog, Beans.
New characters enter the story to help may cling to your affection as Stephanie's grandmother.
Moves fast, stays on track and delights fans while over indulging in the term "Nascar Man." After a while one gets the picture that Sam drives for Nascar.
Nash Black, author of "Qualifying Laps" and "Sins of the Fathers."
Book Review: Why, why why?
Summary: 1 Stars
I usually depend on Janet Evanovich for quick, funny and involving mysteries, but I'll never read another Alex Barnaby again. So much is a rehash of what works with Stephanie Plum; coy off-and-on romance, check; sassy ethnic ladies, check; sloppy dogs, check.
This one made no sense. Why didn't Alex and Nascar guy call the police right away when a friend disappeared? How could they be in hiding while involving people with huge families in their problems and being asked for autographs?
It was also disgusting. Who wants to read about a dog with bowel issues, nasty corpses and a dog with bowel issues having run-ins with nasty corpses? Most disturbingly, none of the gore bothered the main characters. It was like a PG-rated 'Natural Born Killers.'