Along Came a Spider/Abridg Cd

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Summary: An Exciting Page Turner
Review: This book flies. I had just read a couple of books that I thought were pretty lame and needed something fast and exciting. A woman I work with recommended James Patterson to me. I did a little research and found that this book is the first in a series for fictional detective Alex Cross. (I hate to read a series out of order, even if the stories are independent and don't continue from book to book.) Along Came A Spider is a perfect "fun" read. It moves at a very rapid pace. (The chapters are usually just a few pages.) It has pretty well developed characters considering its quick pace and more plot twists than you'll ever anticipate. Just when the romance element in the book started to bore me Patterson turns it on its ear. Another thing that makes this book so good is that despite the surprising plot twists everything is fairly believable within the context of the story. I read a lot of mystery/suspense and one of my biggest complaints is that I'll get really into a book and the climax will be totally ridiculous. You know, the killer will turn out to be the sister of the girl that was accidentally drown in the rich family's pool the night of the prom thirty-five years before but nobody recognizes her because she's a master of disguise or whatever! Along Came A Spider has none of that. It's consistent, quick and exciting! Read it!

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Summary: along came a spider
Review: James Patterson has to be the greatest writers of thrillers/suspence as of late. All I can say about any of James Patterson's books is that if you read a prologue to any of his work, you are hooked. Along came a Spider is no execption. The Character Alex Cross is so well developed and likeable that you only want more of him. James Patterson keeps his chapters short and to the point with no unnecessary narrative's. I read Along came a Spider when it first hit the book stores and i couldn't wait for J.P.'s next book. There are so many twists and turns in Along Came a Spider that you keep trying to figure out how he is going to tie it all together, but he does and so well. I reccommend, Jack N Jill, Cat & Mouse, When the Wind Blows and JP's latest book, POP GOES THE WEASAL. Anything By james patterson is worth the money and your time, he always keeps you guessing

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Summary: Great Book
Review: This was the first James Pattersn book I ever read and I thought this was great. Cat and Mouse (the sequal to this book) is great too.

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Summary: Not a Bad Read
Review: James Patterson is an author we need to worry about. The reason I say this is; he writes the most disturbing books I have ever read. Although, they are written at a 8th grade level(in my opinion) they are very entertaining reads. Along Came the Spider was no exception. Very GOOD! I'd give it a B+

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Summary: I hate spiders, but not this one
Review: The title caught my eye becuase I hate spiders. I gave it ashot. I was hooked on all 502 pages. It kept me in suspense and tookthe twists that I never thought could happen. Then, when you thoughtit was all over, something happened. This is on my list of favorite books and I recommend this to anyone who likes mystery or horror or something close to that!

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Summary: The Alex Cross legacy begins.
Review: This is James Patterson's first novel starring his well rounded hero Alex Cross. A brilliant African American detective with a higher moral agenda than your average suspense novel protagonist. In Along Came a Spider we are introduced to Patterson's seamless blending of first and third person narrative that works so well with a many faceted character such as Alex Cross. This book succeeds on many levels: as the villian Gary Soneji is trully vile but not unbelievably so, the supporting characters such as Alex's family are made interesting and revelant to the story, and it progresses quickly with twists and turns that lead to a surprisingly emotional ending. Along Came a Spider has a little of everything: criminal psychology, courtroom drama, love, murder, kidnapping, insightful family interaction, and the kitchen sink! This is a smartly written, superior book!

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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: I love books on crime/serial killers and this one certainly kept me guessing. A point to note if you go looking for another Alex Cross book ... after this is Kiss the Girls, then Jack & Jill and then Cat & Mouse.

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Summary: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
Review: This was by far the best mystery I have ever read! I could not put it down! Full of nightmarish twists and turns. Suspensefull to the hilt!

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Little Miss Muffit sat on her tuffit eating her curds and whey. Along Came a Spider and sat down beside her and bored her to tears! This book was o.k., but nowhere near as good as the other Alex Cross novels. The only reason why I do reccomend it is beacuse of the continuation in Cat and Mouse. Otherwise, I would have said avoid it all together.

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Summary: Awsome! Alex Cross is the best book character ever!
Review: James Patterson wrote a great novel. This book is full of suspence and action. Alex Cross is one of the best book characters I ever read about. Soneji is one of the most hateful villians I ever read about. This book has everything that makes it an instint classic and the best novel I have read! I would recommend this book to everyone! This book is awsome. James Patterson becomes my favorite author now. When you read this book, Patterson will be your favorite author. I'm sure of it.