Pop Goes the Weasel/Unabridge

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Summary: An Excellent Book!
Review: I thought this was another great creation by my favorite author, James Patterson. I would totally recommend this book to anyone that likes to read.

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Summary: pop goes the weasel
Review: When Jim Patterson first started writing, his stories and characters had depth, maturity and interest. Now with his last two novels I find his writing and storylines to be immature and geared toward an 11th grade education level. With dialogue that is right out of a high school play. I expect more from Patterson. Maybe he should stop worrying about producing the next "Alex Cross" novel-that he believes everyone is waiting for -and start concentrating on producing a novel that talks to his original "mature" audience.

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Summary: Pop Goes The Weasel
Review: Out of all the James Patterson books I've read, this is the best one of the bunch with Alex Cross. He really weaves an intricate story and he knows the black characters so well. I love how the detective has to get into the mind of the killer to find out who he is. I love how the author balances the stresses of the workplace and the family life of Alex Cross. Excellent read. Great for vacation or travel.

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Summary: This one stinks!
Review: I liked Patterson's other novels but unfortunately, this one stinks. Poorly developed characters, contrived situations, holes in the plot. It bothers me that Alex received the message following Christine's kidnapping by email, but later in the story he "remembers" the kidnapper's voice delivering the message via telephone.I almost put the book down right then and there, and now wish I had. How quickly did Patterson dash this one out anyway? It also borrows heavily from his previous novels. This book smells of commercialism -- leaves you knowing that a sequel is on it's way (fast, I'll bet) to the press. I for one will not buy it.

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Summary: The Reader
Review: It's a great book. You can't put it down. I read it within a two days

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Summary: Excellent entertainment
Review: I very much engaged with Alex Cross, John Sampson and Christine. At one point in the book I thought it was about to become very predictable, but the book came up with some good twists. The villain was unusual, interesting and, for me, very frightening. One reviewed complained about being set-up for a sequel. I guess this is somewhat true but I view the book as more of an ongoing saga about interesting characters. In this way it is like Patricia Cornwell who had a focus on one villain for quite a few books.

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Summary: NOT GOOD
Review: I found this book to be rather boring, and hard to read to the end. I finished it because I always do, but it was a chore. If you want to read a book that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A gift to be cherished forever.

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Summary: A quick read!
Review: I'm an avid Patterson fan. I found his latest an easy read. At first I couldn't put it down than when Christine had the baby - oh well what next. Go on and read it but not as a first of Patterson's.

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Summary: Poor editing
Review: Too bad, the book would have been much more of a pleasure if the editor (or the author) had taken time to realize that the same surprise announcement is communicated to the Cross family twice, once in Chapter 27 and once in Chapter 40

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Summary: There is a sequel to this...but it needs to have more depth.
Review: This is a fast read...but I agree with the others that there is not the usual depth that Patterson's prior books have shown. It seems like he was writing as fast as his books normally read. A statement wondering if they made a baby, then at the end there is one. There is nothing in between. Mr. Patterson, this isn't a bad book...it just isn't as good as your most recent ones. I'm anxious to see the sequel...but feel free to take more time to develop out the plots.