Official Review: Thieves and passions by L Eugene hopkins

[AntonelaMaria]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Thieves and passions" by L Eugene hopkins.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Thieves and Passions is a crime and thriller book by L. Eugene Hopkins.

In this book, we follow Tara, Salomon, and Robert. The trio has wild adventures filled with crime and passion. In the unjust world, they serve their brand of justice, leaving behind mayhem and bodies. Tara is fighting her inner demons and abusive past, which often comes to her in her nightmares. The police detective is chasing them and is trying to solve these crimes. Nevertheless, he is not a goody-two-shoes either. Who will survive? What price will they pay?

I listen to this as an audiobook, and the narrator John Gray did an excellent job with it. The quality of the audiobook is great, and I didn’t have any issues with it. Once I started listening to it, I couldn't stop.

This is a book filled with morally gray characters. Who is right or wrong? That is on the reader to decide. I didn’t connect with any of the characters. It is not a condition for me to enjoy a book, but it helps. However, it brings to the focal point the character development throughout the book, which lacks in that regard. I don’t know if the author intended for this to be a character-driven story. For me, it feels like it saturates the narrative with characters’ pondering and switching between narrators. Moreover, it all feels too much and amplifies a reader’s confusion. The author filled the plotline with a lot of evil and degradation of human nature. It can be a lot to absorb. The abundance of storylines or topics takes away from the point and meaning the writer is trying to achieve. Still, for a reader looking for these kinds of books, it is a perfect choice.

I would rate this book with three out of four stars. Because of excellent audiobook quality and lack of grammar issues, as far as I could tell, I can’t rate it lower. However, there are some issues with the story that I previously mentioned that prevent me from rating it with the perfect score.

Offensive name-calling, insults, and non-borderline profanity are present throughout the book, so if that is something you dislike, you better skip this one. Furthermore, the book is not suited for the younger audience. This book is heavy with erotic scenes, so be aware of it before picking up this book. I would recommend this book to all crime and thriller readers, especially the ones who like their reads with sexual elements included. There is a content warning for rape, abuse, violence, and incest. In my opinion, this book is very divisive, and readers will either enjoy it or hate it. There is no middle ground.

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[RHD]

No middle ground, huh? Still, it seems fast-paced and full of wild adventure. Thanks for such a detailed review

[Eddy E]

Thanks for the details and warnings. The title of the book is very catchy, but reading the review I don't think it's a book I would read that has such profanity and degradation for human life.

[NetMassimo]

This novel seems to tell quite an intense story, albeit at least a bit fragmented. I need to be in the right mood to read this kind of novel. Regardless, thank you for your great review!

[Deval Sodha]

Its an amazing crime and thriller book including so many interesting characters.
I will love to read this book.
Thank you for the great review.

[Honest-reviewer]

This plot is intriguing. I enjoy reading crime and thriller novels. Thanks for your brilliant review!

[Harty Muli]

This book feels like it has a lot of mayhem and blood. I like action novels. Thanks for the insightful review.

[Buk Nerd]

This sounds like an intriguing story with a complex narrative. Might check it out. Thanks for your review.

[Aisha Yakub]

This is a great thriller. Thank you for your review

[Adelle v]

Sounds like a lot is going on in this book. I enjoy crime thrillers. but I think I will skip this one. Thanks for a very informative review.

[Stevenmusk]

I have always had great experience with crime fiction books and I hope this keeps it up. I enjoyed the plot. Thanks for the review

[Stephen Pokoo]

Through your review, you've taken us on a journey into the heart of the story.

[Joshua Sawders]

Howdy there! After reading the review of "Thieves and Passions," it seems like this book might be a good pick for fans of crime and thriller genres. The audiobook quality is praised, and the narrator did a great job. However, the characters may not be relatable, and the story seems to lack strong character development. It explores dark and morally gray themes, so it's not suitable for younger readers. If you enjoy crime thrillers with explicit content, this book might be right up your alley. Just a heads up, it does contain offensive language and explicit scenes. +Y'all might either love it or hate it, so it's a pretty divisive read. Unpredictable plot twists, kept me guessing.

[Onyemuwa-dave]

This is a remarkably thorough and honest review of L. Eugene Hopkins's Thieves and Passions! You've provided an excellent overview of this crime and thriller, following the morally gray trio of Tara, Salomon, and Robert as they exact their "brand of justice."

It's clear that the audiobook quality and narrator John Gray's performance were highlights for you, making it an engaging listen. Your observation that the book doesn't shy away from "evil and degradation of human nature" and contains significant erotic scenes, profanity, and content warnings for sensitive topics, is incredibly helpful for potential readers