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Fearless FourteenJune 18, 2008 7 out of 15 found this review helpful
Fearless Fourteen is another excellent book by Janet Evanovich. Her characters continue to be funny and easy to relate with. Ms. Evanovich continues to write books that you can read just for enjoyment. No heavy message, no needless blood and guts, no gratuitous sex, just plain old fun. Another excellent book in the series where Stephanie is once again plunged into a plot of danger and mystery, while dealing with new people in her life. I highly recommend this book to those who have read the series or those who are just staring to read the series. A very enjoyable story.
Five stars because it made me laugh out loud!!!June 18, 2008 18 out of 30 found this review helpful
I am one of those Janet Evanovich fans who runs to the bookstore (or computer) to make sure I have her latest novel in my lap almost as soon as it is off the press. The Stephanie Plum series is without question her finest effort. It features the greatest lineup of kooky, lovable characters and wildly funny scenarios I have ever read. I don't know of any other books that make me laugh so hard.
I agree with many of the reviewers who feel that "Fearless Fourteen" is not the best or brightest star in this series. It lacks the depth of plot and fast paced telling that many of the earlier novels had. But it ranks among Ms. Evanovich's best writing as far as I am concerned. She has an amazing gift for being able to paint a wonderful portrait of her characters wtih very few words. Just one small example, when encountering Lula for the first time in this novel, she is described as "a former 'ho turned bonds office file clerk and wheelman. She's a plus-size black woman who likes to squash herself into too small clothes featuring animal print and spandex. Lula's cup runneth over from head to toe." Now if that doesn't place a clear image of this bizarre character in your mind I don't know what will! This book, like all of the author's novels in the series, is replete with such fairly brief but wonderfully descriptive characterizations.
This book is another wonderful romp through Stephanie's world of bail bondsmanship in Newark, New Jersey. While it may be short on mystery and suspense it is hysterically funny in its vivid portrayals of the bumbling yet somehow successful efforts of its protagonist. Some of the characters, like the unforgettable Grandma Mazur, may be that much more funny if you know them a bit (from prior novels of course!), but many of the new characters, like Zook and Moondog, and their video gaming nuttiness, had me rolling. I noted that some of the reviewers of this book were unhappy with some of the changes in some characters (e.g., Stephanie would never tolerate that!), but for my part I wholeheartedly enjoy these people, and if they have grown up a bit, well I guess we have to accept that in fiction as in real life! It didn't bother me at all that some of them have softened around the edges.
Whatever you do don't skip this book because of some negative reviews. It is a hoot and a half in a fine tradition of darn funny comedy!
Another Fun Ride !!!June 18, 2008 6 out of 18 found this review helpful
Another fun ride from Janet Evanovich! Stephanie's character is finally maturing, and it's nice to see where the author is taking the main character. I look forward to the next one!
Did I read the same book?June 18, 2008 70 out of 93 found this review helpful
I read this book last night, and laughed out loud several times.
Unlike some of the reviewers who were disappointed in Morelli, my thoughts are (1)we all knew he was a tomcat; (2)he's mellowing as he matures; and (3)he's made no secret of the fact that he wants a domesticated Stephanie.
Ranger is Ranger. He's hot, but he's not a keeper. Primarily because he doesn't want to be. I can't imagine the shrieks of outrage that would accompany the book if he suddenly proposed to Stephanie.
And Steph? I am so thankful that she is finally learning from her mistakes! The series was getting old when she just kept doing the same stupid stuff over and over and over again. She, too, is maturing. Finally.
I will agree - Grandma Mazur as a super-gamer is a stretch. On the other hand, she lives with gusto and she gives everything she does her all. I would rather see that than yet another viewing at one of the Burg's funeral homes.
Lulu is Lulu. Her "engagement" sounded very in-character. Let's face it: she's not the first woman who tricked a man into marrying her.
All in all, I enjoyed the book.
Fearless FourteenJune 18, 2008 7 out of 13 found this review helpful
I love Stephanie Plum and was awaiting her arrival, its been a LONG year since we last read about her. This is a good read but you know I use to have trouble putting the book down. Not so with Fourteen. You always had to read it ASAP. This Fearless Fourteen is lacking the tension between Stephanie, Joe and our OLE RANGER. Janet Evanovich had a year to work up a good story line between these 3 characters and Ranger is in and out of story all too soon. I find that I can read some chapters and put it down. Something I DID NOT DO with 10, 11 and 12. Please Janet don't make us wait a year then let us down like this. A faithful and hopeful reader who has some doubts about love triangle that is disappearing. At this rate I look for the next book to be Fifteen and Final - Stephanie marries Joe the boring end.
