Review - Mr. Monk is Miserable

I recently finished Mr. Monk is Miserable by Lee Goldberg. I've read previous books in the series by Goldberg, and he seems to be getting better. this was probably not my favorite, but it was okay.

Mr. monk and his assistant, Natalie, find themselves in Paris, after having visited Germany to find his psychologist. One almost needs to read the previous book, Mr. Monk goes to Germany, to discover some of the plot details. Nevertheless, this book can stand on it's own.

After solving a murder aboard the plane he is on, he comes to the attention of the local police who are all amazed by his abilities. While he and Natalie are at a dinner in a sensory deprivation style restaurant, their table mate is murdered. Monk investigates and finds himself in the sewers and catacombs of Paris.

It was fun to come across places I've been to in Paris and reliving some of the memories of my short visit. But what bugged me most about the book was Goldberg's frequent use of French phrases without completely translating them. Apparently the reader needs to be fluent in French or look them up. Not all are understandable. Other that that flaw, the book seems to follow the same formula the TV series and other books follow in that no detail is too small for Monk to overlook, and no piece of garbage or outrageous moment is to absurd to chronicle.

The book was quite amusing and entertaining. I'd be happy to recommend it, especially to fans of the TV series or his other books. Abby and I now proceed to The Associate by John Grisham.