Deja Vu (Sisterhood)

I can not say enough about Fern Michaels books ! Deja Vu was as good as all the other books in the Sisterhood Series. Fern Michaels is a great story teller & very talented. I just love all her books !

Gratuitous violence serving no purpose by ego-maniacal, self-serving, bitchy characters. Stopped reading the series after reading most of the series hoping for something more interesting. It never happened, and I doubt I will read anything else from Fern Michaels. I would rate these books minus 2 stars if I could.

I have read many of the sisterhood books, and like them all. This one was good and, of course, has many twists and turns. I would definitely read this book!! You might want to read a few of the older sisterhood books so you know the characters.

I bought this book because I have read several Fern Michaels books and really like them and this was on sale. However this is nothing like the other ones I have read before and not really into the FBI, CIA, ect... type stuff. Plus this is book 19 is a series and I did not see that when I ordered it so it kind of hard to read because I don't know the charaters and the backstories which seem like a lot.

Fern Michaels does it again, just when you think the series might end, she comes up with another twist!!! If you like action, mystery, suspense, romance and comedy all wrapped up into one, this series is for you!!!! Anxiously awaiting the next book of this series.

The Sisterhood lost its luster a long time ago. It is now filled with cliches and stupid dialogue you have heard over and over again. They seem to have no story line almost all the way through and then they catch the bad guys in the last chapter, make the FEDS look like amateurs and all is well in the world. Teflon ladies; just ain't realistic so don't expect it. What I did expect is better writing; my 12 year old can cobble sentences together better.

Ah my dear Fern, you are loosing your touch.

Normally, I enjoy Fern Michaels books, but I had not previously read any of Sisterhood series. When I picked up Deja Vu, I found myself completely lost from the very beginning. I read about 10% of this awful story on my Kindle before I decided not to waste any more of my time.

In contrast to the Sisterhood series, I had begun J.D. Robb's "In Death" Eve Dallas series with book 20-something and had no problem getting into the storyline immediately. The plots are complete within themselves. I later went back and read the earlier books, but only because I had so enjoyed the first book I read.

If you haven't previously read any of this series, don't bother.

I can only attribute my continuing to read this series as a combination of completion syndrome and masochism. Many of these books are poorly written and poorly plotted. The unmitigated violence and undisciplined nature of the extended "Sisterhood" are worse with each volume. The errors in explaining previous episodes as well as the trite cliched writing infuriate me. The ridiculous "resolutions" and sophomoric dialog are beyond acceptance. And, yet, I still read the series. I need help - and so do you if you start this inane series of books.

I really liked this one. It could have been titled," Jellicoe Bites the Dust." Only he doesn't go easy and it makes for a wild ride. I mean the Sisters had thought that they had put an end to his shenanigans the first time they caught him. But this time they did it for sure. It made for the edge of the seat, involved reading. I read it in one setting. I think I liked this book better because the Sisters were back in sync again, they had their mojo back. Another good detail is the guys called the ladies of the way that they have been treating their guys. They felt used, called in when needed and then scuttled aside, not allowed into the main circle of planning. It was past time for them to bring that up. I mean those guys were there for them every time, often taking some pretty serious risks.
I was also relieved to see that all the whining and crying about how the vigilantes lives went down the drain after the pardons, is over. They really needed to face it, it wasn't the pardons that messed them up, I mean place the blame were its earned. Greed and Hank Jellicoe. And they finally do, make him pay that is. But there still is trouble in all the "girls" relationships when it comes to the guys. Some of them look like they finally might be working out, some are still in process. Maggie and her longtime friend and hacker superman, Abner Tookus (what a name by the way) have a SERIOUS falling out. Even Maggie is surprised by her own reaction to that.
There are some surprise and fun references to the T.V. series "Burn Notice" and even the Red Hat Society comes into play. And everything and everyone the Sisters touch benefit big and in unexpected ways. Well everyone except the bad guys.

DEJA VU - the 19th book in the Fern Michaels Sisterhood series. After receiving a Presidential pardon, the girls try to kick back and relax but get drawn into an immediate search for Hank Jellicoe, their greatest enemy. The sisters combine their resources and talents to try to bring him to justice before the CIA, FBI and Homeland Security does. I love Fern Michaels and have read some of the early Sisterhood novels but jumping into number 19 without keeping up with the series is difficult as there were so many characters, it was hard to keep track. Over the series, many lives and relationships have changed which is not appreciated if you don't read the series in order. Otherwise, a nice romp in revenge, but if you like the Sisterhood, start with number one.

Deja Vu by Fern Michaels was released in 2010.The continuing story of the Sisterhood who are vigilantes and how they track down the evil Jeiiicoe. It is great when he gets his, and they beat the hell out of hum. Fans of Fern Michaels will like this the most.

Nineteenth in the Sisterhood romance-suspense series about seven former fugitives and their friends and lovers.

My Take
I suspect Michaels is feeling the need to shake things up with the breakups she has engineered in this installment. Even Elias is wondering if he's letting Nellie down. I must say it's about time she had the boys rebel against the women's autocracy!
Unsurprisingly, the ladies are absolutely clueless as to why the boys don't like being treated like idiots who will come when called. Sure, it's always fun to get some role reversal, but this is just obnoxious.

The ladies are being practical this time around. Instead of disappearing to the ends of the Earth and never speaking to each other, they have scheduled regular Sunday dinners where they all get together.

I still find it so tedious to read everyone's conversations. Hasn't Michaels ever been told that adults don't have to act like children?? I feel like I'm reading about middle schoolers. The whole high school reaction toward Annie's "date" with Fergus was just embarassing. Do adult women really act like that?? Or that she could simply write thoughts instead of having everything be a conversation. And, please, get `em off whatever speed you have on them.

Bert and Jack are unsure as to what their next career path will be as they dither about taking over Lizzie's old offices or taking up their old positions what with the FBI making noises about Bert coming back and Jack's old boss hoping he will return.

Would someone please explain to me why the Washington Post would suddenly start running front page articles about the Red Hat club?? Sure, they want to stir up lots of interest and get a large crowd to smoke out Jellicoe but surely it would seem rather suspicious to a man supposedly as astute as Jellicoe that a newspaper he already suspects of being part of the Sisterhood that suddenly starts running articles about something that really belongs in a Lifestyle or Human Interest section is suddenly on the front page AND there just happens to be a Red Hat event in his neighborhood?

Oh yeah, it makes sense to me. The FBI, a DA, two reporters, and some guy are all gonna show up in some old lady's neighborhood and question the postman about the same issue.

Why would the president go through all the hassle of showing up at Kathryn's birthday party in Las Vegas just to say "Happy Birthday"? Why not stay at least for a piece of cake?!?

The Story
It's having too much time on her hands that inspires President Martine Connor with her breakthrough idea for catching Hank Jellicoe. An idea that filters back to the Sisterhood through Elias after the President requests his attendance at the pivotal meeting between the FBI, the CIA, and Homeland Security.

In between plotting the downfall of Hank Jellicoe--I'm not sure if they're intending to show up the agencies or simply ensure Jellicoe going away behind bars, the ladies are plotting to celebrate Kathryn's birthday while steering Bert onto the right way of handling his lady of the road.

Part of the ladies' plot to cancel Jellicoe's free ride is the research into his background and several more important, unknown facts arise: a brilliant young reporter who suddenly disappears from the scene and discovering the whereabouts of Jellicoe's ex-wife and daughter.

Bert and Charles know that Jellicoe will have multiple identities and safe houses and it's simply a matter of applying deductive reasoning as they slowly suss out each hiding place.

The Characters
Myra and Charles seem to have reconciled while Kathryn and Bert are having a troubled patch. Maggie is finding that she's not sure she wants to be engaged to Ted anymore and Abner is looking quite attractive to her--probably because he told her to `eff off. Annie may have started something with Fergus Duffy from New Scotland Yard.

President Martine Connor is finally getting off her duff and giving the heads of the CIA, the FBI, and Homeland Security an ultimatum about finding Hank Jellicoe. She also adopts Cleo, a German shepherd being retired from the military canine unit. Jack and Nikki, Harry and Yoko, and Joe and Alexis seem okay. Cornelia "Nellie" and Elias Cummings provide this particular story's kickstart. Isabella is starting up her own architect's office; I don't know what happened to the one she started in Lethal Justice.

Hank Jellicoe is also Professor Simon Jordan--the real professor was probably murdered by Hank; he's also Bertha Tolliver who drives a lovely old baby blue Cadillac. Marsha Olivettie is Hank's ex-wife and, hoo-boy, has she got a story to tell!

The head of the FBI is Yantzy; Span is the CIA head--turns out the CIA "burned" Jellicoe; and, Don Frank heads up Homeland Security. Virgil Anders was an up-and-coming reporter pulling together too much information on Jellicoe; now he's a crippled hermit looking for ways to bring him down. Tim, Bart, and Stella are fellow hackers Abner taps for help in hacking into the Witness Protection Program.

Avery Snowden has a cameo appearance. Amy Blandenburg may be Ted's new love interest.

The Cover
The cover is lovely and peaceful with its boardwalk snaking along the beach from the pair of Adirondack chairs back to the house with a cool sunrise just peeking over the horizon. What it has to do with the story, I haven't a clue.

I'm thinking that the title refers to how bored the ladies are with their legal existence and how happily they dive back into their old felonious habits. A bit of Déjà Vu all over again.

Fern Michaels' Sisterhood series is just plain fun. She gives the reader an excellent tale with DEJA VU when the girls go after Hank Jellico who interfeared with their lives for eighteen months. Though they have no problemS reconnecting with each other they do have some issues with their male conterparts that are not completely resolved in DEJA VU, but leaves some great story lines for the next installment.
Laugh and enjoy this fun series of light reading.
Nash Black, author of SINS OF THE FATHERS.

The author presupposes the reader is familiar with the characters and what transpired in earlier books. A reader starting with this book would have difficulty in figuring out the characters and their relationships. The plot is weak and hard to follow. The dialog is not sharp. The conversations between Myra and Annie are slow and lack any depth. Fern Michaels apparently has never heard adult men talk with one another, because she writes conversations worthy of middle school girls. The earlier books are much better.

I have always loved and read fern michaels books but when she came out with the sisterhood series. she hit on a winner!!! i am so involved with them while reading the books but i get done so fast and then have to wait almost a year for another one. If she could come out with very thick ones each time, it would take me a couple weeks to read it instead of just a day or two. I LOVE them!!!! I don't ever want them to end. each character is unique in their own way. Fern michaels you've done it again and again. I have always wanted to write like you! i admire your writing very much! keep up the excellent work that you do!!! thanks for the great stories with the sisterhood. sincerely,
dawn peery

I have enjoyedeach andeveryone of the sisterhood books. Only have a few left to read and am starting on the god mother series. Fern Michaels is a Fantastic writer. I have never been disppointed in any of her books and have read many, she is my favorite author.