When the Wind Blows/ Abridged

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Summary: A must read
Review: First book I have read from Patterson. This book was very hard to put down and was read in one weekend.

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Summary: This is where it began...
Review: I am a fan now -- and look forward to enjoying the rest of JP's novels. I have meant for quite some time now to pick up one of his books and this was the first -- It was extremely enjoyable! I am sad to see that it has only accrued 3 stars to date -- hopefully that will change in time. Please if you, like me, have been looking for a time to pick up one of his books -- START HERE

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Summary: engaging plot; light read; over too quickly
Review: Great plot and characters; not gripping but enjoyable; large type; over too quickly.

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Summary: A MAJOR disappointment!!
Review: I have grown used to Patterson's taut plots and interesting characters. Imagine my dismay when I read this AWFUL book. I will be reluctant to pick up the next Alex Cross novel because it appears as if Patterson has become a sellout.

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Summary: This book was horrible
Review: Like many other readers, I was lured into reading this with the hope that this would be another in the fantastic Alex Cross series. However, this book tunred out to be a poorly written sci-fi book with some of the worst characters, and one of the worst plots, that I have ever tried to read. I gave up after page 150 and just read the last 30 pages to see what would happen. Believe me folks, don't waste your money on this. Mr. Patterson should go back to writing Alex Cross literary success. Not this drivel.thrillers. Those books are what made him a success. Not this drivel.

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Summary: He has done it again!!!
Review: He's done it again -- still my favorite author. I finished it in one sitting. The suspense was killing me. What's next?

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Summary: A major disappointment
Review: I always look forward to reading a James Patterson novel, gleefully anticipating page after page of suspense. Instead, with "When the Wind Blows" all I got was a bunch of unrealistic ramblings pretending to be a novel that I only completed to see if it ever redeemed itself...it did not. Go back to Alex Cross in a hurry.

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Summary: unusual blend of suspense and science fiction, captivating!
Review: This is a bold attempt to blend suspense [which Mr Patterson is known for] and science fiction. A captivating story, rich with unusual and interesting characters. I was unable to put this book down!

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Summary: unrealistic garbage story,but readable
Review: the first half of the book was o'k. in the second half he (writer) probably grew wings himself and flew out of his mind

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Summary: A fun, non-stop read.
Review: This James Patterson book is a fun read that captures the reader from the first paragraph. While it is fast-paced, it is fun and exciting, rather than thrilling, like the Alex Cross books. This is actually a book that you can let your teenage daughter read. I love Alex Cross, but this is a great change of pace.