It is okay, although I give one extra star for Randy and Sharona (she is quite out of character though). I'm still not sure of the new development of Monk and his relationship with Ellen Morse. Maybe this is a good thing, maybe not. Monk does behave like an idiot over the Poop shop deal. As for Natalie, I am quite sick of her as of late.Now that I have read all but two of the books in the series, I think it is safe for me to say I prefer tv!Natalie over book!Natalie. tv!Natalie has a sweet lovable personality, almost bubbly while book!Natalie seems keen on putting Monk down while taking advantage of him at the same time. Also, the books are more about her having good times and discovering herself than about her and Monk investigating as well as solving crimes.While I like the idea of Monk moving to New Jersey and being around Randy and Sharona, I must admit that I like the concept of Monk as consultant for SFPD and Natalie as his assistant more. I just don't know what to say about this book--everything I think to say about Goldberg's Monk books, I think I've said before. Great storytelling, great use of the characters inherited from the show, good mystery. Goldberg specializes in taking Monk out of San Francisco and putting him in a circumstance that even non-OCD types would find unappealing (at best)--and he does it to the nines this time. Thankfully, even in the midst of horror and unfamiliarity, Monk (and we) get a little dose of home: Randy and Sharona! So nice to get this peak at their new life in Jersey.I haven't/won't read what the next installment is about, so I'm not sure where he goes with this, but Goldberg sure sets things up by the end for major character growth. Hope TPTB let him go through with it, it'll be great to read (will probably be great to read if they don't, too).My only quibble is that Monk uses the epithet, "hell," pretty frequently--I'm not sure if he's ever said it in either the show or Goldberg's works, but I'm willing to bet that it wasn't anywhere near this often.
What do You think about Detektyw Monk Na Patrolu (2013)?
best book in the series despite an awkward cliffhanger... luckily next book here as well...
—samson
I'm a fan of the Monk novels as it is. I enjoyed this book. A great example of the genre.
—jojo
Loved having Natalie and Monk visit Randy and Sharona in New Jersey!
—Laura
Enjoyed it with Sharona and Disher back in action in Summit,NJ.
—Elizabeth
