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Compulsion: An Alex Delaware Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jonathan Kellerman (Author)
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Rubinstein, who has had a long, successful run as the voice of Kellerman's popular hero, Dr. Alex Delaware, has seldom been more appreciated than on this rather mediocre entry in the series. While the doctor and his gruff, gay LAPD detective pal Milo Sturgis slog through a now too-familiar witness-to-witness search for a killer (in this case, a particularly loathsome one who uses disguises and pricy black automobiles), Rubinstein revs up the action, providing the secondary characters with an energetic array of on-target vocals and refining and deepening his stellar interpretations of the leads. Thanks to him, there's a nuanced wistfulness in Delaware's approach to both the hunt for the killer and his ever-shifting relationship with girlfriend Robin. And Sturgis's gravelly growl has a definitive quality that suggests a maturity both tougher and more thoughtful than in the past.
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How does Kellerman keep up his fan base through 22 books? By providing what they love: multiple mysteries with many twists in each title, the dynamic relationship between his characters detective Miles Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware, subtle humor, and witty dialogue. And he always gives something new--this time a series of murders connected by luxury cars. How does narrator John Rubinstein keep up his fan base? By providing what they love: primarily, the contrast between the gravelly, emotional voice of Sturgis and the straightforward, intellectual approach of Delaware, a blend that audio addicts have come to count on. Further, he keeps things fresh with captivating cameos of secondary characters. In this title we hear a thick-accented Russian patriarch and his exuberant grandchild. S.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jodi5, Aug 4 2009
By Nadia Sadowy (Winnipeg, Man, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I read the book about a week ago and I enjoyed it so much that I went out and bought 2 more books by Jonathan Kellerman -- Gone and Obsession. It was a fun read and I completed the book in 2 days -- read the book every chance I got. I have now passed the book onto my husband and encouraged him to read it which he is in the process of doing right now. He is enjoying it as well. This book left me wanting more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars He's back, Oct 21 2008
By Susie Sharon (Orleans, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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For the first time in a few books, I felt like Alex was back and he was... happy? He seemed less gloomy and more stable. I enjoyed the deduction work, the clues flung all over and the relationship with Milo. It felt a bit slow but well developped.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Villain Develops Slowly in a Disjointed Police Procedural, May 1 2008
Why do we like to read about monsters? By bringing them out of the dark, they become merely menacing . . . rather than terrifically frightening. That allows us to relax and feel better. The problem with the police procedural and crime novel genres is that the monsters are pretty predictable. As such, they don't satisfy.

Jonathan Kellerman manages to twist the usual psycho model enough to make Compulsion more interesting reading than the plot that shelters the unique character. The story could have been trimmed down by about 100 pages and the book would have been more entertaining. The police procedural element mostly detracts from the interesting criminal.

If you don't like reading about weird criminals, you will probably think this is a two-star book.
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