Portrait in Death
by J. D. Robb
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Book Reviews of Portrait in Death
Book Review: Portrait In Death
Summary: 5 Stars
As usual J.D. Robb has done a superb job. Eve Dallas, NYPD, is ever bit the cop woman. She is rough, but gentle quite a contradiction.Only J.D. Robb could pull that act off. Learning to balance the life of a cop who stands in for the dead and the life as a wife to the wealthy, steely, but oh so good-looking Roarke is quite a juggling act. There again, only with J. D.Robb could this be done. The book,"Portrait In Death" holds the reader spell bound and wanting more. J. D. not only holds her audience captive and spell bound but alwo delievers a story that is well researched. I have the entire Death series and this book is just as fantastic as the first. Eve and Roarke have come along way!These characters along with all the others in the book are so real and alive. When you finish the book it is with sadness that you must leave these characters that have indeed become your family and friends. As an avid reader and a teacher, my hat is off th you, J.D. Robb. Please hurry with more death series books. I can't wait to get back to my friends!Book Review: The saga continues...
Summary: 5 Stars
J.D. Robbs tale of a cop who stands for the dead in the year 2059 continues with this tale of murder and intrigue. Young, vibrant people are dying and it's up to Eve Dallas to see that the killer is stopped and gets the justice he or she deserves. Compounding the problem is her husband's sudden exclusion, something that she cannot understand or accept. This book is a continuation of the story of Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke, a fabously wealthy self-made tycoon with a shady past and holdings across the inhabited universe. Nora Roberts, writing as J.D. Robb is an acknowledged master of this genre, and once again the story is tight with drama and suspense, with a dose of humanity illustrated in the ongoing and passionate love affair between two most unlikely partners. This is a big part of the attraction of this series, and I find myself fascinated by the dynamics between Eve and Roarke as they work out the rules of their relationship.
Book Review: What does Roarke really know about his past?
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the latest offering in the Death series by J.D. Robb. If this is your introduction to the series I really suggest that you go back and start at the beginning. There is not as much mystery in this one as some of the others.Much of this story revolves around Roarke¡¦s past as well as Dallas¡¦s dealing with their marriage when the tough gets going. There is quite a few sections that deal with what Roarke has thought was his parentage. I won¡¦t spoil it anymore.
Also in this one Summerset and Gallahad have an encounter in the start that will leave Dallas with more to deal with that she had hoped for during the month. Not to mention that Peabody seems to be trying to make her eye twitch more than normal º
In this story the murder is sending Nadine photos of the dead before they are found and telling her where to find them. Dallas along with Peabody, Feeney, McNab, Baxter and Trueheart take on this killer.
Book Review: The Past will return...
Summary: 4 Stars
In this installment of the In Death series, J.D. Robb really gives us a treat! Due to an unforeseen incident, Summerset and Eve actually have to tolerate each other and trust in each other. While the majority of the series has dealt with Eve's past, this one gives us a glimpse into Roarke's. The way he handles it, and the way Eve deals with the way he handles it, is a nice switch for both of them. The ultimate confrontation is very well written, and the reader is left as tired and emotionally wrought as they are.It would help to read the whole series, as the characters deepen with each installement. There is a new character for us to love to hate, and a sad visit with an old friend. Peabody and McNab continue to make Eve nauseous and Nadine is still a pain in the neck.
A very good read and anxious for the next one!
Book Review: A good read, but somethings...missing...
Summary: 4 Stars
I truly believe Nora Roberts is quite possibly the best popular fiction author on the market today. I love this series. I was in the middle of re-reading the books (up to "holiday in death"!) when this came out. While the story is good, and I enjoyed Roarke's insight into his past, something just didn't ring true. The characters didn't have the same tone or depth; it seemed to lack the usual texture of her writing. I was interested to see other reviewers noted the same. Perhaps I'm overly invested in the series, but truly the tone of the characters seemed altered in this book. However, Ms. Roberts is still far ahead of other story-tellers, and I can't deny enjoying the book. It is a good read, and an interesting installment in the chronological progression of the characters. Enjoy!