Review: Refreshingly Different
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 6, 2013
There are three reasons to read this book:1) Lead characters with admirable traits, and also endearing flaws.Most mystery protagonists overcome the most dangerous odds without breaking a sweat. Dakota Stevens and Svetlana Krush have many strengths and talents, but they also have vulnerabilities and flaws that make them more appealing than the perfect leads of other stories. Their ability to perservere and truimph in spite of their blunders makes them very human.2) Really witty banter that reveals much more.While Dakota and Svetlana are professional partners, the way they interact reveals deep fondness, acceptance and trust.3) Gorgeous prose.Orcutt is a master of metaphor, and his descriptions are like those found in good literature -- rare in this genre -- but without the seriousness.One reviewer compared "The Rich are Different" to pulp fiction. It's funny-implausible, not eye-rollingly absurd. Rather than a harrowing suspense that one can't put down, it's a great adventure with friends.