Even Lula and Grandma Mazur left me flat. Ranger and
Morelli, I am sick of both of them. The problem all around is the lack of
growth, maturity and character. All these people are from the mystery
series by Janet Evanovich. I started with ‘One for the Money’, in 1994. In 19
years I have read every book and saw the movie with the lovely Katherine Heigl.
In 18 years I have laughed out loud but no longer.
Stephanie, formally gutsy and a bit of an airhead, has
turned the corner without aging into a sad empty woman repeating the same
mistakes. She cannot commit to a job, a relationship and completely leave the
benefits of her parents’ support. She
doesn’t make friends, read books, go to movies, exercise, or try to eat
healthfully!
Other series have a main character that also does not age.
Sue Grafton and Lee Child to name just two change their story line and
introduce new minor characters. Janet introduced Bob the dog a few years ago, but
Bob, well he is a dog! In concert with the other characters, Bob is goofy and
single focused.
Is it that I am 19 years older and Stephanie and I are in
different places in our life? Could it be that I have made career and
relationship commitments while Stephanie’s floundering continues? Have I just
outgrown Stephanie?
I always looked forward to a new Stephanie Plum book. In the
past, they entertained me and made for a light fun read. I am very loyal to
authors I like and I am not taking this breakup lightly. I am a bit resentful.
I could have spent that time reading John Grisham’s new book!
Have you also broken up with a favorite author? Have you
also felt let down by a favorite character or author?
5 comments:
I never made it past the first book of the Stephanie Plum series. I floundered somewhere in the middle of Sue Grafton books. Sometimes I deliberately break up with series, but, more often, I just kind of meander away and forget to come back.
I know what you mean. Sometimes it is fun to rediscover a series other times it is a reminder to not continue!
I absolutely hear you on this, Haralee!
I am glad I am not alone, Thanks!
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