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krin5292's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this second book of the Nikki Heat series. It's was fun remembering scenes from the television series Castle and seeing how they are portrayed in the book. I also enjoyed seeing the character Richard Castle thank the actors in the acknowledgements.I look forward to reading the third book - Heat Rises.
mjk1221's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this more of a 3 to 3.5. This is actually the 2nd book in the series and stands alone quite well if you watch the TV show. In fact, I would recommend people watch the show first before reading the book because it's more enjoyable after you know the undercurrents that get translated from the show to the book. I should also disclose that I don't particularly like mystery/thrillers and thus the slightly lower score too. I only read Carl Hiaasen when it comes to mysteries and, in comparison, this one is much more tedious as it has the same thought process and steps as solving a crime-drama in TV. I love it in a TV show, but apparently not books.
Overall, the book is okay. I can't say it's a great piece of fiction, but I think Dan Brown (the current writer for the Castle novels) did a pretty good job. The most interesting thing is how well Heat sounds like Beckett and Rook sounds like Castle. You do get to a point where they stop sounding and looking like them in your head, but every once in a while it creeps back in. I also enjoyed the pop references. There are many in the TV show and they maintain them in the book. In many ways, the similarities make it so the book feels like it's just a script from the TV show. In fact, this book reminded me of one of the episodes, but I can't pinpoint which one (more like too lazy to check). I enjoyed the read and do agree with some other reviews that, in ways, this book highlights what Castle really thinks of Beckett. I suppose that is the point, though. :) Do note, if you haven't seen the TV show and don't know, that the book is an adult book as it does contain some sex scenes.
Would I read the others? Maybe. It's not an overly strong desire to read another, but I might if the urge hits me. It'd be nice to read Heat Rises (the 3rd and latest) while the TV show is running, though.
Overall, the book is okay. I can't say it's a great piece of fiction, but I think Dan Brown (the current writer for the Castle novels) did a pretty good job. The most interesting thing is how well Heat sounds like Beckett and Rook sounds like Castle. You do get to a point where they stop sounding and looking like them in your head, but every once in a while it creeps back in. I also enjoyed the pop references. There are many in the TV show and they maintain them in the book. In many ways, the similarities make it so the book feels like it's just a script from the TV show. In fact, this book reminded me of one of the episodes, but I can't pinpoint which one (more like too lazy to check). I enjoyed the read and do agree with some other reviews that, in ways, this book highlights what Castle really thinks of Beckett. I suppose that is the point, though. :) Do note, if you haven't seen the TV show and don't know, that the book is an adult book as it does contain some sex scenes.
Would I read the others? Maybe. It's not an overly strong desire to read another, but I might if the urge hits me. It'd be nice to read Heat Rises (the 3rd and latest) while the TV show is running, though.
milliesusan55's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
How does a series improve so much between the first and second book! Everything was better from the writing, to the plot (which despite being taken from multiple Castle episodes I couldn't figure out where it was going) and the dialogue. Couldn't put it down, and can't wait to start the next book
kziehl's review against another edition
4.0
That Richard Castle! He's such an entertaining writer. :-)
lauralm97's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mfinch76's review against another edition
3.0
beach/ vacation read that very closely follows an episode of Castle. More fun than the first book, but still took me an unusually long time to read.
geektesse's review against another edition
3.0
Just what I expect of a "Richard Castle" book. It's funny and entertaining.
sariene's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining, but, like the first book, nothing particularly special. Like the first book, the key to the mystery was obvious in the first 20 minutes. I generally like my mysteries with a little more mystery than that. Also, I was disappointed with how easily Rook got off the hook for how badly he violated Heat's boundaries with his article. But it's summer, and a few mindlessly entertaining books are ok on any summer reading list, so I'll keep on with the series