Rating: Summary: Well, in the end, it blows Review: (...) I gave it 3 stars because there weren't 2 1/2. The first half of the book it keeps repeating the same things too much, and the ending seems like it was done in a rush, too quick, and really you felt your time was wasted for all that reading. A so-so story, but nothing that leaves you satisfied. I'm giving James Patterson a 2nd try with Roses Are Red & Violets Are Blue. I dont really recommend this one...
Rating: Summary: Review of When the Wind Blows Review: Very interesting story of a possible future of genetic engineering. The good guys win out over the forces of evil. Cute characterizations with children that have the combined capabilities of humans and birds and are able to fly effectively in evading danger and in foiling the bad guys' plans. Would make an interesting motion picture with lots of special effects possible. Seems to have a lot in common with the TV show "Dark Angel".
Rating: Summary: Amazing Review: This book was a total page turner. I loved it. I finished it in a day n' half. I couldn't put it down. I totaly recomend it.
Rating: Summary: Not worth the time. Review: I've read nearly all of James Patterson's books and this was the most dissappointing. His others like Jack and Jill, Hide and Seek and Kiss the Girls were a whloe lot better. The word that comes to mind when describing this book is FLUFF. Also, maybe I am too picky but I hate finding gross errors in novels-even if they are fiction. Sorry I don't have the book in front of me to give a page reference, but did it bother anyone else when the book wrapped up in a meeting at 0200 hours on the lawn. That's 2:00 in the morning-not 2:00 in the afternoon!!! And it was very apparent the meeting wasn't being held in the dark!
Rating: Summary: Not a good one. Review: What a disappointment this book was. Mr Patterson has always been one of my favorite authors. It was just too far out there.
Rating: Summary: When the Wind Blows Review: I have read a number of James Patterson's books and especially liked Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. I was looking forward to this book, but I must say, it was an extreme disappointment. The book was very disjointed and completely unrealistic. Most mysteries and thrillers, when discussing things that may seem improbable or are rooted in science provide a background of scientific information that prepares the reader and helps them accept the unlikely or impossible. This does not and in several places, an eye roll or out loud laugh is appropriate. It was poorly written and very disappointing. I would hesitate to buy another one of his books.
Rating: Summary: Unbelievably bad Review: This was the first James Patterson book I had read and I couldn't believe how bad it was. I have since gone on to read many others of his books and, fortunately, most of them are better. I kept reading until the end hoping the story line would improve but it didn't. If you really feel the need to read this then try borrowing it from your local library rather than wasting your money!
Rating: Summary: Please Review: I appreciate that Patterson did some research on this subject but he goes too far with the idea. Fantasy is ok, but don't try and convience me that it's not. The characters is this book are way too rigid and one dimensional, if I had liked them more maybe I could have gone beyond the premise and enjoyed the book. This was my first Patterson book, and while I might give him one more chance, my advice if your considering this one is try a different one first to see if you like the author because there is no way this is the best he has to offer.
Rating: Summary: could do better Review: Lots of chapters-why? I think he wanted to make the book bigger. The story follows the lives of Frannie and her mysterious lodger Kit who stumble across a load of kids with wings. In this day and age the story can be considered quite plausible and in the way it's told quite readable but at the end of the day it was just another book on the shelf-nothing special.
Rating: Summary: Excellent!! Absilutely fascinating!!!! Review: I have read many of James Patterson's books, and I love his wonderful plot twists. The unexpected always happens. This book was no different."When the Wind Blows" is absolutely my favorite Patterson book. I have read most of them, and believe me, they have all been excellent. But this one is totally unforgettable. The villains in the novel are as evil and as evasive as Gary Soneji, and the reader will immediately grows to hate them. Our heroes are as likeable as Alex Cross. The reader will readily grow to like them. Patterson once again develops his characters perfectly, and we end up knowing as much about them as we do about Alex Cross and John Sampson. Excellent book James. Keep 'em coming.
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