Okay, so I’m a few years behind on this one, but for anyone who’s not read the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich, here’s a review for you. I wanted a fun read while on a recent vacation, and while browsing the stacks for books that I always walk by but never pick up, I noticed that the first book in the Stephanie Plum series, One for the Money, was available, so I took this as a sign and checked it out. A few things I didn’t realize before reading: This first book was written in 1994, so when she talks about wearing spandex and high tops, I at first thought she was joking with me, but no; I vaguely remember spandex and high tops being all the rage in the early 90’s. Also, it was fun meeting Stephanie Plum because she doesn’t start out wanting to be a bounty hunter, she just really needs some cash; thus the title One for the Money. Oooooh, I thought to myself, I get it now, she wasn’t just trying to be cute with the title, she really did take on her first case for the money. I liked that she doesn't just start out kicking butt, she's got to work on it, struggle with it. Okay, I’ve said my piece. If you want to start a series about a likable female bounty hunter, look no further than the Stephanie Plum series. Action, adventure, humor and just a hint of romance. I like it. I also like that the titles are numbered, so you don't have to search hard to find the next one. Just count 'em on up.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Not as outdated as neon shorts, but close
Okay, so I’m a few years behind on this one, but for anyone who’s not read the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich, here’s a review for you. I wanted a fun read while on a recent vacation, and while browsing the stacks for books that I always walk by but never pick up, I noticed that the first book in the Stephanie Plum series, One for the Money, was available, so I took this as a sign and checked it out. A few things I didn’t realize before reading: This first book was written in 1994, so when she talks about wearing spandex and high tops, I at first thought she was joking with me, but no; I vaguely remember spandex and high tops being all the rage in the early 90’s. Also, it was fun meeting Stephanie Plum because she doesn’t start out wanting to be a bounty hunter, she just really needs some cash; thus the title One for the Money. Oooooh, I thought to myself, I get it now, she wasn’t just trying to be cute with the title, she really did take on her first case for the money. I liked that she doesn't just start out kicking butt, she's got to work on it, struggle with it. Okay, I’ve said my piece. If you want to start a series about a likable female bounty hunter, look no further than the Stephanie Plum series. Action, adventure, humor and just a hint of romance. I like it. I also like that the titles are numbered, so you don't have to search hard to find the next one. Just count 'em on up.
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