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Summary: A Major Bummer
Review: I have read most of Patterson's books, and have especially enjoyed the character Alex Cross. But this book was different from all the others. This one was not very interesting. In fact it was down right disappointing. I think Patterson went a little too "Sci-Fi" even for a big "Sci-Fi" buff like myself. I think the only reason this book may sell is because of Patterson's much more successful past novels. Good luck on the next book Patterson, because this one's a dud!
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Summary: Extraordinary!!!
Review: I bought the premise (a girl with wings) and I truly enjoyed the book. It was wonderful! How unique. I can't say much because talking about it (for me, anyway) could spoil it. Just buy the book. This man has a hell of an imagination!Great book, Mr. Patterson!
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Summary: Dreadful book!
Review: First, let me state that I have enjoyed Mr. Patterson's series of books based on the fictional Washington DC detective, Alex Cross. On the strength of those prior books I purchased "When the Wind Blows". Before I was through the first chapter I knew I had made a terrible mistake. The book is a supreme disappointment.
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Summary: Go back to Alex Cross
Review: Even with willing suspension of disbelief this was too much. Could have used some serious editing. Flying scenes were inspiring the first few times, but everytime the story lagged, Max started flying. Also, too many loose ends not tied up.
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Summary: Research, research, research!
Review: I didn't find James Patterson's book all that bad. It was a quick read, and despite the convenient, unimaginative ending, the concept was quite intriguing. However, the sole thing which caught my attention was his lack of knowledge of Colorado. I have lived in Colorado my whole life. I have never seen fireflies or moose here. There are no Flatiron Mountains, they are simply the Flatirons. There were plenty of mistakes like this which were indicative of Patterson's simply looking at a map to place his story. If you want a good, authentic storyline, it does take some research into the setting.
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Summary: What the...?
Review: Patterson: "I'm going to take a year off." ...Publisher: "Um, well, okay, but we should publish something with your name on it... do you have any unpublished manuscripts we could look at?" ...Patterson: "Well, I have this little thing I wrote in high school... I handed it in as my senior English project, but the teacher gave me a D on it. She said it was trite, cliched, juvenile and I didn't really have a grasp of the subject I was writing about, namely flying children, genetic engineering and a female perspective." ...Publisher: "We'll take it." So maybe this is hypothetical. But it would explain the existence of this amazingly disappointing book. Patterson had better bring Cross back if he wants to keep his fan base active.
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Summary: Took me a whole week!
Review: This book is so predictable! It's not worth the money even if the book goes on sale for 50%off the original store price. It's entertaining for a kid, however, if you are an avid patterson fan, this is not for you.
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Summary: I could not force myself to finish this book.
Review: I really like James Patterson's works and was surprised by the utterly disappointing plot and premise of When the Wind Blows. For the first time in may years I did not (could not) finish the book - it has gone out with the trash.
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Summary: A quick and interesting read
Review: As a long time Patterson fan I was somewhat reluctant to read his latest after reading some of the unfavorable reviews. However, I was not disappointed. Patterson kept my interest in this novel as he had kept my interest in his Cross novels. Another success by Patterson.
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Summary: Disappointment!
Review: This book was such a disappointment after the previous novels from James Patterson. Story lines were not followed through, writing was at an elementary school level. Plot booring. It did not even seem like Patterson wrote this one!
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