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Summary: What's happening to Mr. Patterson?
Review: I very much enjoyed his women's club murder series and picked up his latest, just a little something to tie me over until the third in the series was released. This was my first Alex Cross novel and regretted that this had to the be first. The plot seemed rather unorganized and the ending was not plausible. I know that Mr. Patterson releases books frequently... maybe, he shouldn't. It is the quality that readers are concerned with after all.
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Summary: The fall of the master
Review: While not as wretched as Violets Are Blue, Four Blind Mice is still a disappointing entry in the long running Alex Cross series. Rather than building suspense and developing his characters, Patterson has sunk to the level of romance writers by including boring relationship drivel in his so called suspense novels. The plot, or lack thereof, revolves around three army officers, whose identities are revealed in the first ten pages of the book, who call themselves the three blind mice. But there is another who is secretly controlling them; the fourth blind mouse. The quartet is framing other officers for horrendous murders all over the country. Cross and longtime pal John Sampson must stop them before they send another innocent Army officer to death row. All of this sounds entertaining, but it isn't. Knowing the identities of three of the four culprits from the beginning of the novel doesn't help anything. With Four Blind Mice, James Patterson continues the downward spiral that began with Suzannes Diary For Nicholas. The fact of the matter is, he's trying to do too much. He's now releasing three novels per year, which is simply too many. Back when he was only coming out with one or two, the quality was much better. His next work doesn't sound like it's going to be a literary masterpiece either. The Jester, which is apparantly going to revolve around a king who has to pose as a court jester to save the love of his life, sounds like something out of a Julie Garwood book. Hopefully, Patterson will realize the error of his ways, and start delivering electrifying, thrilling novels in the tradition of Kiss the Girls and Along Came A Spider.
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Summary: Much better than the last Alex Cross book!
Review: I have to say that I suggested that James Patterson retire Alex Cross after the last book, and was reluctant to give this one a try. But I am glad that I did, as this was a good book that was a little different than all of the rest of the Cross books. I liked the fact that Sampson was a big part of this story. He is often too much of a background character, and as proven in this story he has a lot to offer. I also liked the fact that Alex Cross was not super human. He was stumped here for a while and was not always right. (This was what I hated about the last book, Alex was right all of the time.) I also liked the hinting that Cross might retire. I think it is time from him to move on to maybe a secondary role in a Sampson novel or something like that. I do have one complaint about this book, it was a 200 page novel packed into 400+ pages. The font was large and the borders were huge. I was expecting a bit more, but all in all a good read.
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Summary: The best of all his Alex Cross adventures!
Review: I have just completed reading this Alex Cross novel. It is a quick read, exciting and very difficult to put down. I read this after meeting James Patterson at a book signing in South Florida.
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Summary: One of the best!
Review: After reading the terrible Violets are blue I hesitated on buying another Patterson book but seeing as I have been a fan I figured I'd give it one more shot. This book is excellent. A real page turner, excitement builds to a surprising climax. Alex Cross vs. suspected army rangers hired by ???????? to right wrongs done in the Viet Nam war. Has Alex taken on more than he can handle this time? I highly recommend reading this book. If you are a Patterson (Alex Cross) fan this book will not disappoint you.
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Summary: What has happened to James Patterson?
Review: Does anyone else think that his writing has tanked? The only book of his that is worse is Voilets are Blue, which was a disgusting book. His writing has just gotten so stale...to bad, another one bites the dust. I will not be buying any more of his books.
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Summary: Another great cross novel
Review: This book was another hit by James Patterson. It had me hooked from start to finish. The book gave some home life drama along with the normal Alex drama. It was nice to see James Patterson get Samson and Nana Mama more in the story. This is one good book.
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Summary: The Best of Cross
Review: "Four Blind Mice," is a tense and exciting thriller that delivers the very best of many good Alex Cross novels. The plot involves a number of savage murders involving military personnel. Cross joins his best friend, Sampson, in trying to save a friend on death row. As the victims pile up, the detectives sense a more complex plot with a refreshing number of twists and turns leading to a very intense and exciting conclusion. Author James Patterson paints many dimensions of his main characters and the villains. While the rapid-paced plot is breathtaking, there are a few breathers with Alex's romantic interests and love for his family. These detours are welcomed in their change-of-pace and in their portrayal of the detective's thoughts and traits. His best friend, Sampson, also receives a rounder portrayal, encouraging us to root for these heroes as the mayhem resumes. Author Patterson's literary diversions in books like, "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas," is improving his overall writing. His violence is less graphic. His villains are more engaging. His heroes have more flaws. The result is compelling and realistic drama - Alex Cross at his best.
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Summary: A total waste of time
Review: First book of his I've read, and definitely the last. Possibly the worst writer of "popular" fiction writing today.
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Summary: Patterson churns out another one
Review: Six months have gone by so it is time for another Patterson novel. This one is better than his last effort which involved the ridiculous plot of Kyle Craig and the Mastermind. The plot of military assassins on a killing spree is nothing special, but at least it isn't a plot involving a serial killer with a personal vendetta about Alex Cross. Patterson again chooses to focus on characters instead of plot details. You can skip the chapters about Nana if you want because they add nothing to the plot. Patterson writes about Cross spending hours doing research about the killings but he never lets the reader know what Cross discovers. Nor are we allowed to know how Cross found out who the final killer was. This isn't so bad if you don't mind missing tons of details and reading a short, exciting book. After so many novels, I know what to expect from Patterson and Four Blind Mice doesn't dissapoint. However, after so many Cross novels, the chapters about family and friends seem to be there just to fill up space.
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