Innocent In Death by J.D. Robb Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Innocent In Death
Book Review: A beautiful, complex chapter in the saga
Summary: 5 Stars
A few months ago, I set myself the goal of re-reading this entire series in order, from the beginning. I finally reached "Innocent in Death", and having read the previous reviews, approached this book with equal parts anticipation and apprehension.
First of all, I must say "Well done" to Nora Roberts. She drew me so deeply into the story that I could feel Eve's pain and confusion at every turn. Her character has become so rich and grown so much since "Naked in Death". I hope that Eve will remember this episode in any future installments that bring her relationship with Roarke under such pressure.
Next, I have to agree with everyone who says that Roarke didn't suffer enough when he worried that Eve had left him. On the other hand, I also felt a deal of sympathy for Roarke. In his mind and heart, he knows that Eve is the only woman he has ever truly given all that he is. His eventual explanation that Maggie created a hole in him, and that Eve is the only one that ever could fill it, warmed my heart. Few flesh and blood men can find the right words and tone when they are needed (although mine usually meets the mark), and it makes Roarke that much more human to me when he stumbles over his own blind spots.
As for the murders, I must say that the antagonist here is just creepy! No spoilers, but I'd hate to run across someone like that in real life. It also makes me remember that there is more than one relationship that can make you blind to the faults of those you love.
All in all, a great read. Hopefully "Creation in Death", coming soon, will just continue to build on this wonderful series.
Book Review: A side of Roarke we don't see
Summary: 4 Stars
I have always liked the " In Death" series. Some of the books are better than others but " Innocent in Death" is not one of them. All I have to say about this one is wow! I could not put it down. The mystery takes a backseat somewhat to the fact that one of Roarke's old flames comes back into his life. This is where it gets good. Without giving away too much I will say that Roarke is unable to see what is old flame is trying to do. He goes out to lunch with her and cannot understand why Eve gets so upset. The other aspect of this book is it's creepiness. When you finally find out who the killer is it's creepy.It is interesting to see how Eve can connect the dots between a random killing and something bigger. Who would want to kill an innnocent school teacher?All the old favorites are back Dr. Mira, Peabody and Mcnab and of course Mavis and Leonardo! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could not put it down I took it with me everywhere! I really did not want this book to end I liked it so much!Book Review: A teacher's dead...
Summary: 5 Stars
and it's hard to imagine anyone having enough of a beef with him to murder him. From all accounts he was simply an ordinary guy, going about with his ordinary, happy life. Eve Dallas is left to discover who's keeping secrets...and her discovery shocks even this street-hardened cop. A fantastic new chapter in the Eve Dallas mythology.Book Review: Another Excellent "In Death" Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This latest installment in the In Death series takes us into the minds of both Eve and Rourke. Throw in a murder at an exclusive private school and you have Innocent in Death. This book gets more into Eve and Rourke's relationship. Someone from Rourke's past comes to visit and Eve gets jealous. I really liked how in the end Rourke puts Maggie into her place. A right cross from Eve placed on Maggie's nose didn't help either.
My sister says the book has a predicitable ending. I did not see who the murderer was.....
Book Review: Boring and formulaic
Summary: 2 Stars
It took me several chapters to figure out that this book is supposed to be "futuristic." That didn't come through and really wasn't the least bit germane to the plot.
This is the first J.D. Robb book I've read and will most likely be the last. The author presumes that you've read all of her other works, with characters popping in and out of the story with no foundation, yet the dialog is written so that the reader feels like the outsider witnessing an "in-joke" between the characters.
I found it very annoying that the author used a ton of abbreviations, slang, and acronyms without laying a foundation for them. Again, presuming the reader has already read all of her other works. I also found it difficult to buy into the dialog that was written heavily in these acronyms. I don't think people really talk like that and, even if they do, it risks alienating the reader who has to spend too much time trying to decode the conversations.
The one high spot of the story was a fairly adept rendering of the interpersonal relationship between the female protagonist and her husband. When his former paramour arrives on the scene to either rekindle what they had once had or to simply cause marital dischord, Roberts is able to convey the conflict and emotions very skillfully, even if you knew that it would all work out in the end and they would fall into each other's arms. (It was, afer all, Valentine's Day.)
If you've already read the earlier books of Robb, this one probably won't disappoint. If you haven't, this book will not be very satisfying.