 "Fantasy Love Story Packed with Adventure Delivered with Evanovich's Signature Quirky Humor" | 2009-12-14 |
| - Reviewed By www.AprilBraswell.com from Las Vegas, NV |
I cannot even exactly remember what bundle of Romance Novels from about 10 years that held the first Janet Evanovich novel I read, but I took to her style immediately. It was only afterwards that I then discovered her beloved Stephanie Plum series, so while I am a huge fan of the Plum Series, I was already used to and happily predisposed to Ms. Evanovich writing about other characters and stretching in other directions than some fan might be most happy with. (Once you are a fan of one thing, well, you want more of what you want.)
Full House is definitely a fantasy romance. Some Cinderella esque elements in the classic romance plot device which has been redone into Pride & Prejudice, Beatrice and Benedict, and even Pretty Woman. Some contemporary romance readers desire a more "realistic" plot device, and sometimes we still want just complete froth and fantasy for the sake of romance and fun, and THAT is what Janet Evanovich delivers in "Full House."
This is part of the "FULL SERIES" and you will meet a number of the characters here in "Full House." Some of the characters are utterly ridiculous, and that is part of it's charm, if that is to your liking. If it is not, then you won't enjoy "Full House." Some of us are looking for diversion and want to find a break from a boring week or a life that is sometimes too predictable. Curl up on the couch with your steaming mug of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the romping ride (horse back riding is part of the plot, lol) in "Full House."
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 "Good Fun" | 2009-10-09 |
| - Reviewed By Toots La Rue from K.C. Area |
I checked out the audio book from the library before purchasing for my collection. Several parts made me laugh out loud until tears ran down my face. I like the characters, most of them anyway. I agree with other reviewers that it did start to drag during the last third of the book and the ending wasn't great, but for just relaxing or running around doing housework (audio book), I enjoy it quite a lot.
I like most of the "Full" series books, my other favorite being "Full Bloom." The reader, Lorelei King, has a pleasant voice that seems more suited to the stories than the voice of C.J.Critt, who narrates Janet's other audio books.
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 "First in series ok, rest get better" | 2008-08-04 |
| - Reviewed By E. Durham from Pennsylvania |
| I love The Stephanie Plum series and keep on the look out for more by this author. This first book in The Full Series is a rewrite from an older version. It is a typical romantic novel that is enjoyable once in awhile, but the mystery is predictable. The read is quick and light reading. HOWEVER the important thing about this book is the introduction Of Max since he is one of the lead characters in the upcoming series. The other books are better mysteries with a light, fun atmosphere you find in The Plum books, including the sexual tension between the main characters. I have read Full Tilt and Full Scoop and have now just started Full Blast. They are not as meaty as The Stephanie Plum series, but I still enjoy them. |
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 "Another Disappointment..." | 2008-08-03 |
| - Reviewed By mycandy |
To be fair, I can't give this book a thorough review, because I was unable to make it past the first few chapters. I'm not the type of person who usually puts down books once I've started them, but the characters, dialog and plot I encountered was hopelessly cliched and boring. I found myself skipping pages and chapters, and not really caring what happened.
I might have been willing to give this book more of a shot, if I hadn't just muddled through another novel in the "Full" series and been so severely disappointed.
Janet Evanovich is a very talented writer in her Stephanie Plum series, but I've found that her other books really miss the mark. |
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 "Pre-Plum - Light and Fluffy Confection" | 2008-04-17 |
| - Reviewed By Books Fuel My Life from London, UK |
I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I picked this book up - I quite enjoy the Stephanie Plum books and so I was prepared to immerse myself in frothy, predictable fun. Nobody reads these because they are high literary "art." They're like a meringue dessert - light on the tongue and pleasant, with no real effort at digestion.
The Full Series was written with a co-author and prior to the Plum series, and you can see that Evanovich hasn't quite found her voice yet, though there are flashes of wit that hint at things to come. In one sequence, which made me giggle out loud, the lead character comments that she has pepper spray that she's keen to use before its expiration date.
I have to admit that I did not see who the suspect was going to be until the finale of the book, which is unusual in these sorts of stories. I was pleasantly surprised that Evanovich had managed to fool me for almost 300 pages.
All in all a pleasant diversion, though not in a league with her best work. The paperback copy that I read was supplemented with a short story featuring Stephanie Plum, and that was an added treat. |
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| "Comedy and Suspense..." | 2008-04-16 |
| - Reviewed By So many books, so little time! from Alabama |
| I picked this book up because I needed something light and funny. I usually don't read this type of book, but soon found myself smiling and even laughing out loud at times. Like I said, it was what I needed. Is it believable? Of course not. It is what it is supposed to be, light reading, funny, romantic, predictable ending and some suspense. If you are a fan of Stephanie Plum, this one doesn't compare to the Plum series. It is a rewrite of one of the author's previous books and shows how she evolved into Plum. For the genre that it is, it is a good read. |
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