Full Disclosure

Dissapointed

This was my first Dee Henderson book and i guess I expected more from all the hype about her books. I felt the pace was sluggish, far too complcated and I found the character of Ann Silver more strange than sympathetic. I wanted to like her but found her tedious instead. Even the story line seemed to plod along rather than move smoothly. Because this author has many good reviews for previous books I will probably give her another shot, but will approach with caution.
David de Vries was good with the delivery of the story

14 of 14 people found this review helpful

DEE surprises you again

What made the experience of listening to Full Disclosure the most enjoyable?

The narrator has a great voice range to bring all these characters to life.

Any additional comments?

If you love Dee Henderson, you will love this book. She has done it again with characters that make you think and that you will enjoy. This story has a lot of twists and turns. If you like mystery and romance this book is for you.

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Disappointed - Had Great Potential but Falls Flat

I have read all of Dee Henderson's books and for the most part, they are all wonderful. Dee hasn't written any books in a while so when this book came out, I immediately purchased it. I really wanted this to be a good book but instead of a good story, what I got was a great disappointment. One, Dee spent a great deal of time talking about her other books which I found to be very tacky and boring. In fact, it was so bad I wanted to fast forward through these parts which would of meant that I would of had to fast forward through a lot of the book. Two, there were way too many stories going on at one time. The first hour or two was great then for the next 9-10 hours it was torture. The final hour was good. In my opinion, the main characters voice was horrible. At times it was simply unbearable. I guess I expected more from Dee after the O'Malley series. I'm sorry Dee, but I simply cannot recommend this book to others.

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Wonderful story! Good to have Dee Henderson back!

Any additional comments?

I have been a Dee Henderson fan for years, so I was thrilled when Full Disclosure was released. This book thoroughly lived up to her past works. For all Dee Henderson fans who didn't want the O'Malley series to end - you're going to want to read this book!

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

loved the story...but the reader needed help

If you could sum up Full Disclosure in three words, what would they be?

O'Malleys...melancholy...twisting...

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ann was my favorite character because i felt so akin to her. She is introverted and you love her for it...I have never read a character I understood more. I know she won't be for everyone, but I adored and understood her.

Which scene was your favorite?

I think just one of the video link scenes...they were so ordinary, yet special.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Two woman. One a killer and the other with powerful friends. Both in touch with one man.

Any additional comments?

Being a fan of Dee Henderson and the O'Malley series as well as the other books, it was fun to touch on each one. The only problem was the reader paid no attention to a few of the voices. All of a sudden Dave was a brash American, rather than a suave Brit...very annoying but the story made up for the grudge.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Passionless

I haven't written a review in a while, but I just had to do one for this book. First off let me say the narrator was very good when it came to doing the voices. They were very distinct and his female voices were very good.

However, this story lacked passion. The story has a Christian bent, however are you telling me that Christians don't have any passion in their lives? The story line was interesting however, again it could have been ramped up some with more intensity with her word choice in telling the story. As far as the romance between the main characters were concerned, it was very apathetic. I can't believe someone sees someone starts asking questions about their background, likes what they hear and decides this is the one for me. HUH? No....heart beating fast when you are with this person? No....desire to kiss her senseless, no body reaction to being close her......is this the way Christians are around their so called love interest? Look we all have those giddy feelings when we think we have found the one, the body responses, the desire to touch, kiss the one that makes your heart beat alarmingly when they are around, to deny these feelings exist isn't being human, it doesn't mean you have to act on them. Acting on them after marriage is the Christian way. This story didn't do it for me, I like stories that writers imbue with more intensity and passion.

17 of 21 people found this review helpful

Snore

What would have made Full Disclosure better?

A faster plot with more realistic characters

Has Full Disclosure turned you off from other books in this genre?

Maybe. I've never read anything by Dee Henderson, and I'm a bit afraid to try again.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

He had a relaxing voice. I didn't care so much for his feminine voices.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Frustration.

Any additional comments?

I've never skipped ahead in an audiobook before, but I finally had to skip to the end, just to see if they ever would get together, and then it was so unrealistic. Yeah, right - a guy would marry someone who wants to be apart from them all of the time. What's the point in getting married?

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Uplifting Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a book about faith and trust and I guess that because it is a Christian book I would be reluctant to recommend it to those who would not hear the message it carries.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the many twists and turns in the story - it kept me interested and wanting to hear more. I guess the bit I liked most about this story was listening to Paul Falcon talk about his faith and his family.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Paul and Ann married.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I didn't listen to it in one sitting but it was my constant companion for two days.

Any additional comments?

I hadn't read or listened to any of Dee Hendersons books before and have now become an avid fan. Listening to this book had me intrigued about the O'Malley's and so I have now started reading that series. Unfortunately only book 6 is available as an audiobook.

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

This is a Christian Mystery

What did you like best about Full Disclosure? What did you like least?

great use of deductive reasoning and good fast dialogue. This is listed under romance and is not what most core romance readers/listeners seek. This is a good example of good christian faith woven into a mystery/ FBI story.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I have not finished the book as write, but I hope to finish this book. The dialogue is that good for the mystry portion . I have hit the heavy faith portion author has woven into the story, and with all due respect, I feel the dialogue should be in the Christian or family listings. Tastfully done, but not appropriate or stated in the publishers synopsis.

What about David de Vries’s performance did you like?

I liked his reading style. Fast pace which made up for any other criticisms I may have of the editing. This should have been posted under Christian genre.

Do you think Full Disclosure needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

this author is a very talented writer, but her books are in the wrong section and not for me.

Any additional comments?

This was part of BOGO sale and I did not read the reviews before selecting. Both choices seem a bit on the outside of my usual buys. Overall I can't say I was pleased with the selections! I know audible wants its listeners to expand their reading scope, but if I wanted a Christian listen, I would have gone to that section. Audible please take note.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Painfully tedious

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I never give up on a book; ever, but this book left me resenting the life energy I wasted on getting through it. Anyone with the capacity to know extraordinary writing from good writing from mediocre writing from downright bad writing shouldn't waste their money or credits on this one. From its unbelievable and unrealistic characters and their implausible situations to its rote Christianity devoid of any spirituality, this book is painfully tedious in every way.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful