Given this is the 61st book in the Stone Barrington series by Stuart Woods I am not surprised it is formulaic and predictable. This was the first and probably the last time I read it as an audiobook. I did not care for the narrator's portrayal of Dino Bacchetti's voice. It was far too nasally, and I have lived in NYC so I am familiar with NY accents, this was an over the top nasal twang.
The other aspect of this book that I did not care for was the level of stupidity the characters portrayed. Bill Eggers the managing partner of the law firm Stone works for was made to sound like a bumbling idiot. The choices Stone and Jenna (his client) make regarding entrance to properties where they are staying are pathetic considering they are being pursued by individuals looking to kill them both.
I don't read these novels for intellectual stimulation or hard hitting thoughts, but this particular installment was darn right annoying. I will not be rushing to check out the next Stone Barrington entry anytime soon.
A Safe House by Stuart Woods
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book is about on par with the others in the series in terms of plot complexity and predictability. At least Stones’s bedroom antics are monogamous in this book. It was full of globetrotting to his different homes while trying to outrun a hired gun of an angry ex. I really am giving this a 2.5 because I did not care for how dumb Bob Eggers was portrayed. He was made to be a bumbling idiot vs successful law partner. Also the ludicrous behaviors of Stone and Jenna in light of attempted murders of both of them were ridiculous. I know someone is pursuing me but I’m going to buzz them into my office unattended. Come on. Also I listened to the audio book for this and I did not care for the portrayal of Dino Bacchetti’s voice. It rubbed me the wrong way.
If you want a mindless thriller that you can get lost in for a day or 2 then this will meet that requirement don’t read it for hard hitting storylines or literary value
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