The Catch is a 2014 thriller novel by Taylor Stevens, the fourth book in her Vanessa Michael Munroe series.
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| Author | Taylor Stevens |
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| Series | Vanessa Michael Munroe |
| Publisher | Crown Publishing Group |
Publication date | July 15, 2014 |
| ISBN | 9780385348935 |
| Preceded by | The Doll |
| Followed by | The Mask |
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Reception edit
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."[1] However, they find Munroe to be "one of the genre’s most compelling characters."[1]
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."[2]
Booklist and Library Journal also reviewed the novel.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c "The Catch". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-06-18. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ a b "The Catch by Taylor Stevens". Publishers Weekly. 2014-05-05. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ Moritz, Susan (2014-06-01). "The Catch". Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "The Catch". Booklist. 2014-05-01. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.