Purity in Death
by J.D. Robb
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Book Reviews of Purity in Death
Book Review: Good Read
Summary: 4 Stars
Reading this series in order is not necessary, but makes it more interesting since the development of the character of Lt. Eve Dallas is part of the compelling draw of the JD Robb books. Robb spins a good mystery and is creative and unique in the plot lines. What is disappointing, however, are the love scenes. They are cookie-cutter and as someone continues to read the books, you find phrases and adjectives that are the same over and over again. Additionally, with each successive book, those scenes become nearly brutal. This is, of course, a fantasy and given that, if you find these scenes tedious, you can skip ahead because they don't add to the plot line one bit. I will suggest, however, that the romance, no matter how it is presented, does contribute to the discontent of all women in all relationships. Nevertheless, they do not diminish the character development which is nicely paced and accurately presented in light of the human condition.Book Review: Dalla Kicks Butt Once More
Summary: 5 Stars
Purity in Death by J. D. Robb
The not too distant future is the setting for Lt. Eve Dallas and her adventures. The entire series I have read so far is focused on homicide and the mystery that surrounds each murder. A vigilante group decides to cleanse the lurid streets of NY of what they consider predators. The trouble is they have substantial collateral damage.
Dallas is a firm believer is justice. Roarke, her husband, feels that justice may often be served by those outside of the judicial process. He may be influencing Dallas. She uses his considerable talent and expertise in socially unacceptable skills to help her solve this mystery. I do like the loyalty that Dallas shows to her staff and the resultant loyalty that is returned. The emotional interplay is the key to success in this series.
I recommend the book and the series.
Book Review: Logging Too Much Computer Time May Have It's Hazards...
Summary: 4 Stars
In the newest "In Death" book, a new computer virus spreads through out the city of New York, causing more then fried circuits. It's been programmed to murder and Lt. Eve Dallas is on the case.Like another reviewer of this book, I've loved the "In Death" series every since I accidently stumbled upon it, yet I found this book lacking.
The book got off to a great start, although it did include several mis-prints, one that should have been easily caught during editing.
Halfway into the book sluggish, and ended quickly. Instead of focusing on the investigation at hand, the plot seemed to keep focusing on "secondary character" development. So much so I was beginging to wonder if Ms.Roberts is planning a Peabody/McNab spin-off (which wouldn't be bad).
Even though I don't like this as much as the other books in the series, it was still enjoyable and I look forward to the next In Death book in March.
Book Review: Higher, Higher
Summary: 5 Stars
For Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, Amazon should have a higher rating than 5. She is phenominal. The Dallas series is the best I have read. I discovered this series late (after 10 had already been out) so I was able to read all of them one right after the other. Rather than getting tired of them, I looked forward to the next one and next one. J.D. Robb is one of the few authors who consistently turns out a suspenseful, humorous, romantic A+ story each book. She never disappoints. If you have not read any of J.D. Robb's books, it is highly recommended that you go back and start from book 1 (Naked in Death)and read in sequence. This will help you understand the characters better. So, sorry, no real review, just my opinion of the whole series. Purity and all of the books in the series are all lumped under one description - Fantastic! - any J.D. Robb book that you pick up is perfect.Book Review: Robb is #1 in Death
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked up this book after hearing women on my Janet Evanovich e-list raving about how good this series was. I was leery. I've read Nora Roberts. I don't like her! I was supposed to read something else by her and enjoy it? Oh I don't think so.I was pleasantly surprised! I found this book to be refreshing in its creativity and characterization. Eve Dallas is a woman to envy. She's witty, intelligent, and she's got a drop dead gorgeous husband.
She is won't let anything keep her from finding out what is going on with murderous victims' displaying "ABSOLUTE PURITY ACHIEVED" on their computer screens. The scum of New York City are dying, but so are the innocents, the by-standers, and cops. Eve has a team of experts working on the computers but can she stay ahead of an organization that may have powerful supporters in all parts of the city?