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Summary: An entertaining, yet rather shallow, read.
Review: I have read all of the Alex Cross novels and have anxiously awaited this next edition in the saga. However, in what starts off as an extremeley interesting read, rapidly starts to lose it's momentum. A lot of sequences within the book seem to be unexplained, or explained quite poorly. For example, messages left to Alex Cross on his email and phone were not explained to be originating from Geoffrey Shafer, inconsistencies with the way the police linked Shafer to the southeast murders, Shafer appears to be in control and not wanting to be caught, yet he has a really major slip up which makes him the prime suspect - just doesn't make sense. I find that the book tends to be rushed at the end and that truly is disappointing because it had massive potential to be one of his best. However, it was entertaining and a worthy addition to the Alex Cross series. I eagerly await the next chapter.
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Summary: Awful and embarrassing.
Review: I don't know what's up with Patterson. There is no excuse for some of the glaring errors in this book.The ending makes no sense. This is not up to the standards of "Kiss the Girls" and "Along Came a Spider".
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Summary: LAME!! PATTERSON WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR CREATIVENESS???
Review: I "DITTO" the reviews written by Jim Mask and Michael Carrier. (I would have given zero stars if it were an option!)Patterson PLEASE take a long break before you begin another novel. Your creativeness in your novels, "Along Came A Spider" "Cat & Mouse", "Kiss the Girls", "Jack & Jill", was unstoppable and made me a HUGE fan....(However your novels "Hide & Seek" and "See How They Run" read like a Danielle Steel novel)....."When the Wind Blows" had to be THE most awful book I have ever read!! I couldn't believe that the same author who created Alex Cross would write a Sci-Fi novel. Then came "Pop.." and I read the book flap and thought YES Alex has returned....well was I fooled!! He returned alright in a very boring novel that went no where...and to make matters even worse, was the fact the book was OBVIOUSLY NOT edited!!...I would cite examples but why bother, you got the book published!!...Well unfortunately, I will have to say, I will no longer purchase anymore of your novels. I feel that the last two novels, you just went through the MOTIONS of writing and didn't even try to reach your caliber of writing; therefore no more Patterson books for me. You did teach me a lesson, that is: "Don't by a book JUST because an author has written a few great ones, stop when you notice the writing and editing have deteriorated"
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Summary: PEEEWWWWW
Review: After three chapters, I laid this down, in fact I gave it away. Has to be the worst of all of his books.
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Summary: Good entertaining book, worth the money
Review: I like all of James Patterson's books, but I just wish the ending of this book could have been explained a lot better. It seemed too rushed. The rest of the book I liked a lot thoough.
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Summary: Patterson, What Happened?????
Review: This book was not one of the best I have read by Patterson. Alex Cross was not up to par this go round. Just when the book was getting interesting it would hit rock bottom. I was very disappointed in this one. Do hope the next one is better. Sorry James, this just wasn't one of your better books. Better luck next time.
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Summary: JAMES PATTERSON IS SPECTACULAR! I cannot wait for more!!
Review: James Patterson just gets better and better. Pop Goes The Weasel is a definite bestseller! If you enjoy James Patterson's writing style and are in sync with where he is going with the Alex Cross series you will definitely enjoy this book. Living in the Nation's Capital it is even more thrilling to read a plot taking place right here in my city. This man is a pure genius and gives you quality, suspenseful reading. I cannot wait for more. This is definitely a must read!!! Go get it now!!!!!
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Summary: Good, but not one of Patterson's best
Review: Despite the spellbinding appeal of Patterson's writing, the innumerable plot twists and dead-end clues were uncharacteristic of past work. There was some sloppy police work as well. The search without a warrant of the Weasel's apartment and gypsy cab is a perfect example. The Epilogue was pure Patterson, however. The reappearance of the Weasel is assured.
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Summary: Excellent entertainment
Review: I love Patterson's style. This was a page turner, but I had to keep putting the book down between chapters so I wouldn't experience all of the terror at once. I can almost feel Alex Cross' pulse as well as his heartbreak in this book. The story certainly leaves you craving for more.
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Summary: Patterson is losing it. Hopefully regains it next time.
Review: This book in hardback is not worth the hard cash. In paperback, it probably is. If "When the Wind Blows" was 1 star, this has to be at least better, but not by much. There is no suspense, intrigue and mystery, as in "Cat and Mouse" and "Jack and Jill." The story is so-so, not particularly creative or innovative. The characters are almost typical, and starting to wear thin and, in retrospect, become boring. Perhaps it's time to wrap up these characters, adopt a bit more hard-core approach, and less long-winded "sappy" style.
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