Deborah S. (debstoiber) reviewed A better plot would have helped... on 2/28/2009 + 21 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

The third in the Fremont Jones mystery series. The first two books take place in San Francisco, with beautiful description of the city and cuture of the era. This one takes an abrupt turn, sending our heroine to Carmel amongst artists and poets. There, Fremont's typwriting business takes a backseat to her running a lighthouse, arguing with her boyfriend (who has suddenly changed his name and turned 'bohemian') and trying to find the identity of a woman whose body has washed up on the shore. Little, if any description is given to the beautiful Monterey coast setting.
I found myself asking the question 'WHY?' alot. Why does Fremont feel the need to solve this murder by herself? Why is the sheriff's office not involved? Why does she stay in the lighthouse? Why does she not return to San Francisco and her successful business? Why does she keep stopping by the boyfriends house and getting angry? It seemed like the author and editors left gaping holes into the motives of our main character, and left me not caring about the events in the novel. While the first two books showed decent character development, this one was a waste. The conclusion was weak, and I did not empathize with Fremont or her boyfriend. 2 stars.

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