Portrait in Death
by J. D. Robb
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Book Reviews of Portrait in Death
Book Review: Not up to her usual standard
Summary: 3 Stars
I love the In Death series, I have them all and have read them dozens of times each. While I enjoyed the book, it didn't have some of the depth I have come to expect and some of the characters just weren't acting normal. Roarke does not fall apart when the people he loves get hurt. His reaction at the beginning of the book (even before finding out the new information on his background) didn't seem consistent with the Roarke we all know and love. The mystery itself was a bit pat and again seemed closer to a fan-fic rather than the pure excellence we all expect. It was a nice filler book, and the information will help build on the stories in the future. I wouldn't recommend reading this first if you have never read any of the series. Read any of the others first.Book Review: VERY CHARACTER DRIVEN
Summary: 4 Stars
I love how this series is character driven, but it is true that the series is steadily losing the substance that first drew me in.
In this installment, I had difficulty coming to care about any of the characters, but inevitably I became a prisoner in the world of Eve Dallas. She's like an old friend that you just keep coming to visit. You might not like everything about her, but she's so real you just feel like you're a part of the story. It is not scene, structure or substance that takes you on the thrill ride in this story. It is the characters. At this point, you've come to know them. If you're still reading at this point in the series, you're reading about family members. Imaginary family members to be sure, but family nonetheless.
Book Review: I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the privelege of reading all the books in this series, but "Potrait in Death" to me is by far the best one. As a writer J.D. Robb/Nora Roberts has never disappointed me. In this book she finally allows Eve to play more of the concern spouse when usually its Roarke. Speaking of Mr. Roarke, who is usually my favorite character in the other books, in this book his character blew me away. I was glad that J.D. Robb let me glimpse another side of Roarke. All the secondary characters were great as usually, especially Summerset, who I have come to like more now than before. The book was great and I can't wait for the next on to come out. Thanks J.D. Robb, for giving me a series of books that I never get tired of reading again and again!!!!!!Book Review: Terrible--Who Wrote This?
Summary: 1 Stars
Nora Roberts (as J.D. Robb and otherwise) is typically a good writer with an excellent rhythm and a distinctive writing style. I've read a lot of her work and can't believe she wrote this book. The language is bland, the descriptions off, the characters constantly described rather than shown. Everything falls flat. I couldn't get past the first few lines and am extremely annoyed at having wasted my money on this terrible piece of work. If you've read any of her other "In Death" books, you won't be able to believe this was written by the same author. I can't, and won't be buying any more books with Roberts' name on them. I like to know that the book I'm reading is actually written by the person whose name is on the cover.Book Review: Too stunning for words
Summary: 5 Stars
I expected a great read in the In Death series, but the sheer greatness of this novel blew me away. I'm a huge Nora Roberts fan, and of this series in particular. In this book, her writing soared to a level that left my mouth hanging open, tears in my eyes and papercuts on my fingers I couldn't get through it fast enough. Astounded. Touched. Thrilled to reap the rewards of her talent. Her layered characters never become predictable, her dialogue grabs you by the throat and won't let go, the plot seems subtle at first but packs a wallop when all the tiny, dangling threads are woven together. Writing at its very finest. And if you don't devour this book, shame on you! I will recommend this book to anyone that can read.