When the Wind Blows/ Abridged

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Summary: Forgive And forget..Start over again
Review: My time is very valuble to me, so i am quite selective with the authors i choose to read. And while i have read all of Pattersons work, and am probably his biggest fan, everybody at one time or another makes a mistake. Patterson deserves the forgiveness from all of us, who are his loyal readers.This was not even close to being good. My only concern is for any new readers who may have recently started with Patterson. Whos going to notify them and tell them," he went astray on this one"....

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Summary: Pure Trash
Review: One of the worst books I've ever read. Childish, dull and predictable. Save your money.

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Summary: a very quick read
Review: As I was reading this book, I couldn't help comparing it to Dean Koontz' work, but not nearly as well written. It is, however, an entertaining read that keeps you turning pages.

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Summary: The premise was interesting, but the story was dragged out.
Review: Compared to Patterson's previous books, this was disappointing. The repetitive description of Max's feelings were irrelevant to the story and arrogant. While the plot was unusual, I did not appreciate chapters being one page.

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Summary: This is a book that should never have been published!
Review: If this book had been written by anyone other than a well known author, it would never, never have been published. The characters are unbelievably flat. The premise, while intriguing, is poorly executed. It got one star from me only because there was not a zero star choice!

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Summary: stick to alex cross stories!!
Review: I finished reading this book only because I couldn't believe how outrageous the story was becoming. What a disappointment for fans who were expecting an engrossing story on the level of the Alex Cross series. Is is just me or does this book read like a clone of a Dean Koontz novel? I really thought the authors might have switched names just for kicks. It has all the earmarks of a Koontz novel; an unbelievably handsome and macho hero who is skilled in fighting and a beautiful women who is equally talented. They are set against an evil enemy yet they somehow manage to save the day. Sort of like The Watchers only with a flying girl instead of a thinking dog. Mr. Patterson, stick to what you do best - police thrillers. You are definetely out of your area of expertise.

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Summary: REAL DISSAPOINTMENT FROM PATTERSON
Review: I strongly agree with "Reader from W. Brookfield, MA: This was not the James Patternson we know and love so well. I thought the book started well but then is was like a 12 year old wrote it. This man cannot write in the first person!!!!! Stick with Alex Cross stories. I really think I liked Midbight Club the best of all his books but the next few were good. I also buy Patterson's books the minute the come out. I read the dust jacket and if it isn't too off the subjects that I would be interested in, I buy it. I had until now.

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Summary: A Good Idea In Search of A Writer
Review: This book is a huge disappointment given the quality of Patterson's previous thrillers. Although the basic premise is interesting, the execution is poor and lazy. Everything about it is predictable and obvious - cardboard characters and improbable plotlines abound on every page. Venturing into the realm of science/fiction/fantasy, Patterson manages to dredge up nearly every cliche of the genre without any originality or style. It's a quick read - and you get the feeling that Patterson spent less time writing it than you'll spend reading it.

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Summary: A good Patterson book if you don't go by standerds.
Review: I loved this book. If you look at other books but James Patterson than you migh not injoy this one. Going by the standered that his readers have put up for him in his writing most paople don't seam to think that this book lives up to them. I am a new reader of Pattersons book but I found that this was a great book to read next to a fire to relax and injoy your self.

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Summary: A great holiday read!
Review: If you are looking for a good book to curl up in front of a fireplace with this holiday season, I would recommend this one. WHEN THE WIND BLOWS is an entertaining page-turner that is truly a FUN read. Personally, if given the choice this holiday season between A BUG'S LIFE or a good book, I'd opt for a good book (like this one) every time.