Seven Up (Stephanie Plum, No. 7): A Stephanie Plum Novel

I purchased this book as “new” it was not new, or if it was it was stored somewhere that it got wet. Still going to add it to my collection. Just utterly confused.

That last thing the world needs is another review of "Seven Up." However, after reading a number of reviews of this book, I do feel as though I have something to add to the mix.This series reminds me of watching your favorite TV sitcom. When you turn on the TV, you know exactly what to expect...the same central core of characters in familiar surroundings. However, you know that no matter how many times you have seen these people sitting in their living room, somehow each week something will happen or a dialogue will ensue that will have you roaring with laughter. I feel the same way whenever I pick up a Stephanie Plum book.For years, whenever someone would suggest I read this series, I always said that I didn't like funny mysteries. Finally succumbing to the pressure, I picked up the first book in the series. After reading it, I realized that the only way you can truly enjoy these books is if you give up the notion that they are mysteries. I find that the mystery is nothing but a backdrop for the antics of Stephanie Plum and the assorted off-center characters that are recurring characters and those that wander in and out of her life.I thought that "Seven Up" was a fine addition to this very funny series. Just sitting here thinking about Bob the Dog brings a smile to my face. I also thought the introduction of Stephanie's sister and the exploration of her sexual identity was brilliantly funny. This is a classic example of the subtle humor that Evanovich weaves into her stories. I find this to be the perfect foil to the more slapstick and far from subtle humor that I associate with Grandma Mazur. There are those who say that Grandma Mazur is getting boring and predictable. Did we say the same thing about the Estelle Getty character in the "The Golden Girls," who to me is a Grandma Mazur clone?"In the earlier books, another example of brilliant comedic writing is the description of the Buick belching its way down the street. At one time this vintage car, the size of a small tank, was my favorite character.I don't know about you, but whenever I think of certain scenes in this book, I still find myself chuckling.In closing, I can only say that if you liked any of the books in this series, you will not be disappointed in "Seven Up."

Two men, one woman and a bounty hunter. Actually, a female bounty hunter engaging with two sexy men, one a cop. One is seeking payment for helping her with a capture. Where will it go from here?

So funny as usual..,takes a different twist with the child custody bond .Stephanie is once again at her best friend

Although I find each book in the series somewhat predictable, I still find them fun and often exciting. I need to finish each book as the intrigue is enough to be a bit unpredictable.

For some reason, I could not get as enthusiastic about number eight as I have about the other seven. It was a good story, but Stephanie seemed different in this one. She seemed more mature and not as happy-go-lucky, which dampened the story for me. All the characters seemed more subdued, and it is the outrageousness of them that has made the Stephanie Plum Series so enjoyable and such fun to read. I am still glad that I read it, I would not have missed it for the world, but I was a bit disappointed. However, even on her worst day, Janet Evanovich could not write a "bad" book! I am still looking forward with enthusiasm to numbers 9, 10, 11, 12, etc. I am not sure that bringing Valerie into the mix has helped the story lines. I can't exactly put my finger on the reason, but she doesn't do much for the stories, as far as I am concerned. I am sure someone else may feel differently, after all, it is a matter of opinion only and what turns me off may be just the aspect that pleases someone else.I think the cooling off of the romance betweeen Stephanie and Joehad a lot to do with the mood that Stephanie is in this volume also. She doesn't seem as happy, her mood is darker. But hey, life is not always a bed of roses, so maybe in the next book, something will happen to make Steph happy and gung ho again! I don't think that I like her being torn between Joe and Ranger either, being in a situation like that is enough to drag any of us down, I suppose. But that's just me. It is a stressful situation for a woman to be in love with two men, and so torn between them, and it makes me uneasy to even read about it! Anyway, I am glad that I read the book, and in a way it makes Stephanie more human, more real, because, as we all know, life has a way of throwing some curves at all of us occasionally, some gloom for everyone at times. One other thing that bothered me a bit was the fact that in volume 7, Mrs. Plum, Steph's mother, had decided to get out of the kitchen for a little while and take some classes to try for a nursing career, and then, it was not even mentioned again in this last one. I wish it had been explained in some way, not just dropped with no explanation. I don't care if she goes back to school or not, but I would have liked for it to be worked into the story and some reason given as to why she did not go through with it. I must admit that I did not laugh as much while reading this one but my advice is to read it anyway so you will know what Stephanie is having to deal with and work through in the next volume! I'm still looking forward to number 9!

When I began reading my first Stephanie Plumb book [ One for the money ] I didn't know quite what to expect. However I very quickly discovered it was an absolute gem, and as I read more and more of Janet Evanovich's books about the misfit bounty hunter and as the characters evolved and became more and more interesting [ grandma Mazur is something else isn't she; likewise Lulu is one hell of a girl ] they got better and better, and I have now lost count of the times I have cried laughing aloud as I read them.I'm now up to 'Seven Up' and a devoted 'Stephanie Plumb' fan.Humour and crime stories may not be everyones cup of tea, but if these categories appeal to you [ and I asume they do, otherwise you would probably not be looking at this review in the first place ] and if you haven't already done so, all I can say is give Spephanie Plumb a go. But if you do, read them in sequence because the characters do evolve from book to book.

Others will describe the plot. This review is for quality of the plot and dialogue.If you are new to the Evanovich Stephanie Plum series start at One for the Money and then go on to Two for the dough. Seven up is funny, but not as good as the earlier books.There are some laugh out loud moments, but the story isn't the strongest and it does feel as if Evanovich was working to a deadline so it isn't as polished as some of her other works.Still worth buying, I wouldn't pay for a hardback copy.

This is first Evanovich book I have read. Couldn't get 1 thru 6 on Kindle ( shame).Whilst the central bountyhunting plot was very lame and most ridiculous, I really enjoyed this book. There are loads of wonderful characters that are beautifully observed and written. Quite joyful to read. I will definitely be getting book 8.

A fun read, with some great family scenes that had me reading them out to my husband and we were both in fits of laughter. However, i felt that the ending was a bit of a damp squib and there were some parts where the author just skated over what should have been a big scene. It was almost as if the author got bored, or maybe the deadline loomed?

Witty and chaotic, I fully understand why people give this book five stars. As a Tom Sharpe fan, I feel I should be more appreciative of this a book in this genre, but for some reason it doesn't cut it for me.