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Metro Girl (Alex Barnaby, #1)

Janet Evanovich
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Metro Girl (Alex Barnaby, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Janet Evanovich

Metro Girl (Alex Barnaby, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich follows Alexandra "Barney" Barnaby, who embarks on a thrilling adventure to find her missing brother in Miami. Along the way, she encounters chaos and danger while teaming up with NASCAR driver Sam Hooker. The novel blends mystery, action, and humor in a high-stakes quest.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

40,082 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich provides a fun, fast-paced read with engaging characters and humorous dialogue, embodying the author’s signature style. However, some readers felt the plot was predictable and the character development lacked depth. Overall, it's an entertaining choice for fans of light-hearted, action-packed adventures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Metro Girl (Alex Barnaby, #1)?

Readers who would enjoy Janet Evanovich's Metro Girl are fans of fast-paced, humorous mysteries with a strong female protagonist. Comparable to fans of Evanovich's own Stephanie Plum series or Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone series, these readers appreciate light-hearted, engaging plots and witty dialogue.

4.1

40,082 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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