What Doesn't Kill You (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" My favorite author. Another good book. Can't wait for the next one. I do miss Eve and Joe though. "

" Though I love Iris Johansen, I couldn't really get into "What Doesn't Kill You." The characters are very predictable and I could figure out the ending before I even started. I usually don't mind and am just happy to find a romantic thriller that I can enjoy, but maybe I was too busy or just wanted something new. Also, the cover is very off putting. Made me think of Salt and Angelina Jolie, which did not help the main character any. "

" You can't go wrong with an Iris Johansen book; I liked Catherine Ling in some of the other books but now to have her as a main character of her own book is awesome. Enjoyed reading this book alot. "

" It's about Hu Chang and his "poison". It is about Hu Chang and Catherine Line (and Luke and Gallo). It is about finding the killer who wanted this "poison." Read this book. B "

" I liked the main characters, even though they are a bit over the top. Every one is bit too skilled, too brave, too sexy to be completely believable. But it's an entertaining read, as are most of Johansen's books. "

" I really had a hard time getting into this book. It was so frustrating because I love Iris's books but I thought this one was a bit dry. Too many closed off characters that we don't really know, hard to trudge through. "

" I don't like soap operas, how may times can someone have amnesia or the chances of having your child kidnapped. This book has me slogging through it. There is always some s and m character who probably enjoys pulling wings off a butterfly. I give up on reading anymore books by this author. "

" The best part of this book is that it continues on with the story of Catherine Ling and her son Luke. This is a continuation of her Bonnie , Eve, and Quinn series.It also lets you engage John Gallo from that same series, and continues the attraction they felt even though the were playing cat and mouse back then. This time they are joined together with a single purpose.It also gives a back ground of Catherine Ling and her life as a youth. I am not sure I agree with her never waving trust of an old friend, and its results concerning her child.Even though she complains , she seems to adjust to each new event rather easily. For some one who is so independent, and even a control freak, that part did not add up for me.She was more like a chess piece between several men, and her son. The ending did not explain how so many strong characters would fit into her life at once.It just kind of faded into the night sky, with no real conclusion. Perhaps we will see these characters again, and the story will explain itself to a better conclusion! "

" It was cool. It was never a boring moment. It was realistic unlike some action books.Emotionally and physically,that is. "

" One of my favorite authors as she explores Catherine Ling's character. Great setting it in Hong Kong with the combination of Catherine's past and future. "

" I have to say this is one of the worst books I have ever read. The dialogue is repetitive and the plot is unbelievable. I am Chinese and I have not heard anyone speak like Hu except in movies... "

" Johansen returns to the world of CIA agent Catherine Ling. Her Chinese mentor has invented the perfect, undetectable poison. It has fallen into the hands of a Russian madman, and they must get it back. "

" i love iris johansen's books. This is a spring off from her Eve Duncan series and while it is definetly a keep you on the edge of your seat book, I miss, her other characters. But altogether a good read and I will read more about gallo and Catherine as I am sure there is more to come. "

" Kept my interest. complicated plot, alternating between past and present. Vivid setting, well developed characters. "

" long read but interesting. very unusual personalities in these characters and plot. refreshing character personalities. "

" leaves room for another book "

" I usually like this author and this book was ok, but a slow read. The characters connect to her previous books but are less interesting than other characters in the author's series. "

" Wonderful book - really enjoyed it. Thank you for taking me on a trip around the world "

" I am so done with these characters. It's not an Eve Duncan story - but still many of the same people from that series. I just can't take any more. Maybe it's not as bad as a 2 if I just wasn't so sick of this story line. To be fair, I'll give the story a 2, the narration of the audio version a 1. "

" Disappointing. I am a fan of Catherine Ling's character but everything about this book was predictable and slow. "

" Catherine Ling who has remained something of an enigma through the Eve Duncan series gets her own stand alone title which explores her back story and her relationship with the enigmatic Hu Chang. Its an entertaining fast paced thriller, perfect for someone who is just looking for a fun read. "

" disappointing...character relationships stilted and plot elements too contrived. "

" I find this authors books one step over a dime store romance. Readable, but just barely. "

" Pretty good, I really enjoy Hu Chang. "

" Love, love everything this author writes! "

" Never thought I would actually enjoy the book as much as i did, the intrigue lasted right to the end well worth a read "

" I really didn't like this book. I didn't think it really engaged the reader. The plot was just blah and it didn't really provide too much additional insight to this character. It was one where you don't really have to read. "

" Sorry, gave up. Again. Not having a good run on books... "

" Would have liked to have the relationship with Gallo and with Luke more in depth. So is the next book going to be "John"? "

" Great book! Iris Johansen doesn't disappoint. Awesome story once again! Kept me guessing through the whole book with suprises til the end. Strong; charismic characters. I love the fact that Johansen spins off books from her Eve Duncan series. "

" I really don't think that this book deserves any stars at all but I gave in and gave it one. This book was awful. The characters were bland, I really couldn't care about them at all and the storyline was awful! Blech!!!!! "