Dark Summer Audiobook

" I read the first 4 chapters and just couldn't get into it, so I gave up. "

" Not bad, but a bit redundant. If you're not looking for surprises and just want an easy, pleasurable read, this fits the bill. "

" The story felt contrived, the narrative forced; the whole book read like a poor first attempt. The plot-line was interesting enough to keep reading, but continuing was difficult. "

" I did not enjoy this book as much as others I've read by Iris Johansen. "

" for years, in bookstores and libraries, looking for my next literary fix, I have seen the rows and rows of ms. johansen's output, and just passed them by. well, I finally decided to see what was so special about them, what with being a new york times best seller and all. and I am telling you, this book was just awful. the premise itself wasn't that bad, but the book read more like a script for a mediocre tv movie than a good book. more dialogue than prose, with a heavy bodice-ripper element, this is a book for someone who doesn't like to read. I got half way through it(and it was a mighty struggle, let me tell you) and I just couldn't stand it anymore. who did this woman pay to get them to put her on the ny times best seller list? don't waste your time. "

" First time reading this author. Enjoyed book. Did not know if I could finish in 7 days, had no trouble. I wanted to read it very quickly. "

" I couldn't even finish the book. A little over half-way and I realized it just wasn't getting any better. It has completely cheezy dialog and repeats some of the same ideas 4 and 5 times. Annoying. "

" Great read !!! Hard to put down. "

" I got nothing to say. It was a typical Iris Johansen book. "

" I used to love reading Iris Johansen and couldn't wait for the next book to come out. Lately though, I have found the writing to be all over the place and the pace too fast. None of the characters get developed fully and the plot of this one was just ridiculous. "

" Iris Johansen has written some really good books-this wasn't one of them. It has dogs in it, and the attention to them was its redemption. "

" Good book, a bit slow in the beginning. "

" I thought it was going to be a good book until about the middle. It has a silly plot. Worse, the characters start falling apart in the middle of the book and it never recovers. A disappointing read I'd never recommend to anyone else. "

" Interesting concept. The dogs are wonderful. "

" Another good read by Iris Johansen. This one keeps you guessing. "

" I really enjoyed reading this book....I always wanted to know what was gonna happen next "

" Same usual formula, but I do like the addition of the paranormal thread into many of the books "

" Very interesting. What an enjoyable read. "

" Got this at an airport book store. Liked it much better than I expected. Love the dog/vet aspect. A page-turner! "

" Normally I'm a fan of hers but this book was awful. The main female character was made "tough" by saying DAMMIT about 100 times during the book (not kidding). Saying Dammit does not make you tough, it makes you annoying. "

" I love this book by IJ. I think it's her best book so far "

" a good book will keep you wondering "

" I liked the book, but it was a favorite. It was slow in some spots so I ended up skimming pages. However, I did like the tie-ins with past characters in other books. I always like a paranormal slate of Iris Johansen's books. "

" Not as good as Pandora, but still a good read. "

" I rather liked this book. Enjoyed the development of the characters. I actually felt that I got to know Devon. Marrok was a bit more difficult, but his character matches the cliche brooding dark man - in a good way. And how can you not love a story that is out to save the dogs? "

" This book was disappointing. I just couldn't get into it, and honestly, didn't even finish it. I got half way through and realized I didn't care about the characters, nor did I care what happened in the story. I have liked previous books by this author, just not this one. "

" A quick read thriller. Preposterous plot, but fun, & easy enough for a dog lover to suspend disbelief. "

" I read this book in 2 days. I got really into it, maybe it's because it was partially about a black lab. I love her books. "

" Not bad, a nice twist of suspense, intrigue & dash of romance. Not to mention the dogs! I love it when authors include an animal personality. "

" From this book I learned that I need to keep up with this Good reads list!! Another one I had already read!! LOL "

" This book was in a series that she writes. It was typicall Iris Johansen book "

" Great read !!! Hard to put down. "

" Loved it! Love all of her books! Great mysteries and story lines. "

" Not bad, but a bit redundant. If you're not looking for surprises and just want an easy, pleasurable read, this fits the bill. "

" okay but I like the Eve Duncan series better. "

" I was surprised at how bad this book was because I really liked some of her other stuff. "

" This was a fabulous, fast-paced book that kept me on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns and narrow escapes and ended differently than I thought it would! "

" This is a book to read over and over again. Great writing! "

" A little far-fetched, but I wouldn't mind a "touch" of summer! "