Purity in Death by J.D. Robb Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Purity in Death
Book Review: It's so good, it's so good, it's so good, baby, it's so good
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the hardest book to put down. Upon getting it from the bookstore over the weekend, I read bits and pieces of it at every traffic stop on the way home; took it along on a fast 5-mile walk along the River des Peres; and almost took it in to the shower with me.From the first word to the last word, J. D. Robb weaves a story that is astonishingly good. It's a tale of a virus that can be transmitted from machine to man by means of sound and light. Provocative sci-fi fantasy only? The thing is in the realm of possibility, and that adds tremendously to the cachet of the plot. It is possible. For once, the villain of the plot is not immediately apparent until the end, and that's a departure from the previous ... in Death novels. The end of the novel is stunning! Eve makes the right media play and, who knows, she might wind up a captain in the near future.
Many of the characters from some of the previous novels are there, and so Robb maintains a certain consistency of character use and through that manages to develop further the characters of Eve and Roarke. There's Jamie Lingstrom, lovely cocky young thing; Mavis takes a brief whirl through with exciting news that sparks an extremely comical reaction in Eve -- will Eve be next?! <ggg> MacNab and Peabody are there, in part as victims of the latest criminal mind. The reactions of Eve and Roarke to the situation in which MacNab is thrown is revelatory of the continued weaving of the fabric of relationships that is so much a hallmark of this series.
Again, with J. D. Robb, dialogue wins the day. Witty and character revealing in many places. Indeed, at times I found myself laughing out loud as I haven't since I last read the often-hilarious Geogette Heyer. Robb has that same laughter inducing Heyer quality, which is an excellent thing in a series so preoccupied with murder.
To say more would be to sell out the plot, and I don't want to do that. Would that Cahner's Business Daily would employ a review who has a proper sense of the series. Purity in Death won't win J. D. Robb any new fans? Somebody needs their head examined.
Bring on Portrait -- I hate to rush the years, but I can't wait for March to come! Great reading, folks. Enjoy!
Book Review: J.D.Robb is awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I love J.D.Robb books and am unable to purchase them at such a great pice and in brand new condition anywhere else. Amazon is my book store.Book Review: LOVED IT 5 Stars
PURITY IN DEATH WAS FANTASTIC!!! What else can I say? I couldn't wait to finish the book. Not knowing who or what is killing people (criminal and civilian) is what made this particular J.D.Robb unstoppable.In Purity, Eve and her team are up against an unknown assailant who attacks his/her victims through an unknown computer virus. Gripping till the very last page, with alot of surprises thrown in.
Book Review: Liked it !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I believe that this book was a worthy addition to the wonderful "In Death" series, by J. D. Robb. It can stand on its own, but I'd recommend reading it after reading the ones previously published (starting with "Naked in death"). In that way, you'll know quite a lot more about the series, and your enjoyment will be even greater.
In "Purity in Death" (number 17 in the series)Lieutenant Eve Dallas has to find the solution for a new case in which a deadly computer virus is unleashed on child abusers. After killing its target, the virus puts on the screen a phrase: "Absolute purity achieved". Is absolute purity the aim of this group? And if so, whose standards define it? Their own? Here appears the problems of justice, but also the problem of whether those who are the worst kind of criminals deserve some kind of protection. Now, Eve, her husband Roarke,her aide Peabody, and Captain Feeny must discover the origins of the virus, and capture those who created it.
All in all, "Purity in death" is an excellent book. I recommend it to those who like a good plot, mixed with mystery and some romance.
Belen Alcat
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.