The Catch (novel) explained

Author:Taylor Stevens
Isbn:9780385348935
Pub Date:July 15, 2014
Publisher:Crown Publishing Group
Series:Vanessa Michael Munroe
Preceded By:The Doll
Followed By:The Mask

The Catch is a 2014 thriller novel by Taylor Stevens, the fourth book in her Vanessa Michael Munroe series.

Reception

Kirkus Reviews called the Stevens's writing style "spare" and "gritty."[1] Considering the novel's character, they wrote, "In the hands of any other writer, Stevens’ Munroe might sound a little too Ethan Hunt to wax believable, but she's not. She's a fierce, even vicious fighter, driven by demons that prevent her from claiming happiness." However, they find Munroe to be "one of the genre’s most compelling characters."

Publishers Weekly called the novel "flawed," noting that, unlike previous novels in the series, "Munroe lacks a clear motivation" for her actions, though, as always, she "makes for an intriguing action hero."[2] They also indicated "readers are likely to find themselves cringing at some overgeneralizations," though "the fight scenes are refreshingly stark and well paced."

Booklist and Library Journal also reviewed the novel.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014-06-18 . The Catch . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210511053223/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/taylor-stevens/the-catch-stevens/ . 2021-05-11 . 2023-08-27 . Kirkus Reviews.
  2. Web site: 2014-05-05 . The Catch by Taylor Stevens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827045141/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780385348935 . 2023-08-27 . 2023-08-27 . Publishers Weekly.
  3. Web site: Moritz . Susan . 2014-06-01 . The Catch . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827050049/https://www.libraryjournal.com/review/the-catch . 2023-08-27 . 2023-08-27 . Library Journal.
  4. Web site: 2014-05-01 . The Catch . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230827050137/https://www.booklistonline.com/The-Catch-Taylor-Stevens/pid=6698110 . 2023-08-27 . 2023-08-27 . Booklist.