When the Wind Blows/ Abridged

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Summary: It's hard to believe this is a Patterson
Review: Not what I have grown to expect by Patterson. Not a bad nights read but certainly out of character. When you wait and wait for a Patterson and get this I can't help but feel let down. But I give him credit for treading new ground, just do it under a surname.

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Summary: Great book, can't wait for the movie or book sequel.
Review: One of Patterson's greatest... a real page turner. Patterson puts you right in the middle of agreat imaginative action story. Please hurry, I can't wait for the next book.

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Summary: I wanted to like this book, but just couldn't get there.
Review: I really enjoyed Patterson's other books, and was ready for lead characters other than Alex Cross. I've been a big Stephen King fan at times - he lost me during the "Insomnia" years but has gotten me back with "Green Mile" and "Bag of Bones" - so I can suspend my disbelief long enough to buy into the idea of a bird-girl. All the parts of the puzzle were there for me - Patterson just never put them together. It's like he connected all the easy edge pieces (the ones with straight sides) and left everything else in the middle just sitting there. I was left feeling that this book is too thin. The characters have no depth; key scenes went by much too fast and with too little detail; even the epilogue was flat. Its OK for Patterson to move from suspense to science fiction, but in his effort to write compelling science, he forgot to give us good fiction.

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Summary: really mixed feelings
Review: Talk about mixed feelings! When I started reading this book (doesn't the cover look inviting) I really didn't know what to think - at first I couldn't believe that this was written by James Patterson - such a departure from his other novels. But I must say that after reading the first couple of chapters I did get a feeling for the characters and at the end did enjoy the book. Can't wait until his next one - where he promises to bring "Cross" back!

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Summary: A very unbelievable story.
Review: I usually enjoy his work thouroughly. In this case, When The Wind Blows was a major let-down. The story is too unbelievable; the characters weak.

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Summary: If you are looking for Alex Cross, this book won't cut it.
Review: It is difficult for me to ascertain whether it was the story I didn't like or whether I simply missed Alex Cross. As of late too many authors seem to be "jumping on this bandwagon" of genetic engineering going haywire coupled with government complicity. The plot was far too predictable. Suffice it to say this is no great work of literature for my taste, but if you just want pure escapism and enjoy Koontz, it rates OK. (And wait until it comes out in paperback.)

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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: This book kept me going from the start to the end. This might not be the usual Patterson novel, but he still have the skills to keep me wanting more.

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Summary: A real disappointment!
Review: I bought a copy of this book as soon as I saw it for sale because I've enjoyed all of James Patterson's books in the past. I usually check out customer reviews for new books before I buy them but in this case I didn't feel I needed to because all of his other books have been so good. I don't know how Patterson could have strayed so far with this one, though! It was written as though its reader were a 12-year old. I thought I was reading one of my daughter's "Babysitter Club" books. It lacked the depth of character that his other books had. I really don't think that he spent much time writing this book as he obviously should have. I know I'll first check out the reviews before I buy another book by James Patterson.

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Summary: If there was less than one star I would give it to this book
Review: I have recently become more selective in buying books, but James Patterson was an author whose novels I enjoyed and would like to have in my library. I was discussing his new book in the library and it was suggested to me to read the library copy first before buying. The better suggestion would have been to not waste my time. What happens to all these authors who write such entertaining novels? Why do they feel they have to change such a successful procedure for something new. When the winds blow is terrible. Take my suggestion. Do not bother to read.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: James Patterson's new book is fantastic! I love different and unique stories and by god, he has given me one. It was a quick read and yet the characters and storyline are unforgettable. Being an author myself, I only wish I had written this book!