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NanaCat

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8. I read the first book when it came out

Reply to Vinca (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2024, 04:33 PM

Apr 2024

It was all right, but...only all right. It was so mediocre, I don't remember anything of the characters or plot, other than both seemed formulaic.

I've met Nora Roberts and liked her, but I couldn't bring myself to tell her I thought she was a better fit with her romance books. I concentrated my remarks on those books that I'd read, and ignored the In Death series entirely.

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Has anyone read the J. D. Robb death series? [View all] Vinca Apr 2024 OP

I wasn't impressed Ritabert Apr 2024 #1

I've read Michael Connelly. Haven't read the Rebus mysteries. There was a British TV series Vinca Apr 2024 #2

Yes Rebus is based on the Rankin books Ritabert Apr 2024 #4

I'll check out Val McDermid. Haven't heard of that writer before. Vinca Apr 2024 #14

I like her stuff. Ritabert Apr 2024 #15

You're lucky I'm here to help, LOL NanaCat Apr 2024 #19

As noted, Ian Rankin's Rebus is the same one from the series NanaCat Apr 2024 #9

Dexter did write some strange stuff Ritabert Apr 2024 #11

It's funny. Sometimes I read a book series and they're so good I don't want to spoil it in my head Vinca Apr 2024 #12

I did read many of them. BlueKota Apr 2024 #6

Thanks. I'm not into fantasy at all, so maybe this particular series isn't for me. I was surprised at how many books Vinca Apr 2024 #13

I'm reading David Baldacci now, Bayard Apr 2024 #3

Thanks. I've read quite a few David Baldacci books, but I didn't become obsessed with them in the way Vinca Apr 2024 #5

I love John Sanford's Davenport and Flowers books Bayard Apr 2024 #16

I have read all of them. Some are good and some not so. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #7

I read the first book when it came out NanaCat Apr 2024 #8

Agreed very formulaic Ritabert Apr 2024 #10

I would also recommend checking out DU member, Hermetic's, Sunday post: Bayard Apr 2024 #17

I will! Thanks. Vinca Apr 2024 #18