Review: Bob Roosevel is quite a character!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 17, 2012
Although sorely tempted, I can't fairly give this book more stars, but I liked it quite a lot and could enjoy the read despite the flaws.First off, I am not the right audience for this book. It is grittier and tougher than I generally like. I think it would earn a higher rating from a reader who goes for that.But despite that, I like Bob Roosevelt. In the first chapter I contemplated for a moment whether I was expected to believe in the paranormal or believe he was insane. But after that I stopped caring which and just enjoyed his internal banter with his partner no one else sees. I liked his morality and humility and all the conflicts of his personality. I liked the fact that he kept on going when he knew he was in over his head because it felt like the right thing to do, but kept thinking where he could be instead.There is no denying the book needs editing. But finding the right editor would probably be tricky, because some of what is wrong helps give Roosevelt his unique voice. An editor would need to find a balance between correctness and the voice that makes the book enjoyable to read and makes Roosevelt lovable even when  some part of you is certain he doesn't deserve it.Although I don't feel I am quite the right audience for this book, I find myself wanting to read more of the series to find out what  trouble Roosevelt and his angel get into next time.I received a free copy of this book with the commitment that I review it honestly. The fact that I got the copy free doesn't influence my rating.