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Summary: Cradle and All
Review: I have a hard time getting into books, but i could not put this one down!I read it in 2 evenings! If you believe in a higher being, this will interest you!
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Summary: NEAT LITTLE THRILLER
Review: Shades of THE OMEN and THE EXORCIST don't hinder Patterson's rewritten "Cradle and All." Originally penned in 1980 as a novella called "Virgin," went back and brought the novella up to date, and in my opinion, has created a disturbing little piece of apocalyptic horror.
Two lovely and seemingly innocent young girls find they are both pregnant and also virgins. One is Kathleen from Boston; the other Colleen from a little village in Ireland. Kathleen has some weird memories about a night in January that she can't recall, but upon examination by many doctors, she finds that she truly hasn't been "penetrated"; Collen likewise has never had sex with anyone, and both suffer from the disbelief and belief from others. Of course, in America, the media hops on the bandwagon and turns it into a circus. One can only imagine what would have happened to Jesus if he'd come now,too. Of course, we find out through the passionate Father Nicholas Rosetti that the secret of Fatima has been revealed, and that one of these women carries the child of God, the other, the child of Satan. It's intriguing to surmise which of these two innocents is the true virgin, and which one is carrying Satan.
There are some sinister subplots and one big question Patterson failed to answer: who killed the doctor in the women's clinic in the opening prologue?
The other investigator, former nun Anne, is involved in all this mess, too, and she even had fallen in love with a dashing priest. Their involvement underlines the intensity of the emotional tangle felt by those who were not meant to be in the religious life.
But, sit back, put your feet up and enjoy this well-crafted gem. It's certainly not Patterson's best work, but it still beats a lot of other nonsense out there. And James, you MUST give us a sequel. It's not fair to leave us wondering what's going to happen.
RECOMMENDED.
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Summary: Now I know why this book was priced on an in house special
Review: I was several chapters into this book thinking I must be missing the literary talent I enjoyed in the Alex Cross series...I could not put them down. Halfway into the book I was still scratching
my head but thought I may as well work my way though it...a
complete waste of time for me. I will move on to Beach House and hope it is better!
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Summary: Expected more from such a talented author
Review: I started this book with high hopes, and the first few chapters seemed truly engrossing, but as the chapters flew by I grew more and more annoyed with the plot -- despite the "breakneck pace" there wasn't much of a plot to move along. A few random violent deaths thrown in here and there don't necessarily mean good absorbing action. There are too many incongruities, and the outcome leaves you with a feeling of "That's it? Come on, there has to be more to this." Even the subplots seem forced and/or too convenient. If this author has matured enough to rewrite one of his earlier novels to show his maturation as a writer, this seems to be a half-hearted effort. Patterson is capable of a lot more than this.
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Summary: Can't wait for the sequel!
Review: I listened to this book on an eight hour road trip, when I reached my destination I still wanted to remain in the car just to hear the rest of the story. I hope there will be a sequel.
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Summary: DOWN WILL COME BABY...
Review: This is an audio cassette of a bad book that is unexpectedly brought to life by the talents of its superlative narrator, Barbara Caruso, who is simply sensational. She breathes life into what would otherwise be a mediocre piece of apocalyptic drivel and makes it moderately enjoyable for the listener who is, undoubtedly, driving along a long stretch of highway while playing this audio book. The story line is fairly simple. There are two young girls, both pregnant and both claiming to be virgins. One, Kathleen, rich and privileged, lives in the United States. The other, Colleen, lives in a small country village in Ireland. According to a secret missive from Our Lady of Fatima, one virgin will give birth to Satan's child, the Anti-Christ, while the other will give birth to the child of God, a new Messiah. Meanwhile, all over the world apocalyptic manifestations are sprouting up. Pestilence, drought, famine, and and other evil portents seem to dominate the global landscape. Something strange is going on, and it appears as if the forces of good and evil are gathering about, girding themselves for one final battle. Father Rosetti, an emissary from the vatican, has been entrusted with a secret mission by the Pope relative to these two young virgins, and it is one that will sorely try his faith. Meanwhile, former nun turned private investigator, Anne Fitzgerald, has been retained by the Archdiocese of Boston to look into the phenomena of a possible immaculate conception with regards to these two young women who inhabit disparate worlds. Anne must not only confront the unknown in order to assist these two young women, she must also confront her own powerful emotions and a destiny she could not have imagined. Written in 1980 and originally released under another title, this book has resurfaced and been updated by the author to make it appear as it were a more contemporary work. The book is riddled with ridiculous cliches from the horror genre and lacks any real tension. It has been released to capitalize on the author's success with his Alex Cross series of thrillers. Unfortunately, it is not cut from the same bolt of cloth and lacks the quality of both writing and plot that earmarks his Alex Cross novels. This is a book that rates about one star in terms of content, but given the fact that the narrator, Barbara Caruso, has given it a five star reading, I am grudgingly awarding it three stars. The book has its moments, however brief and fleeting they may be, and Barbara Caruso, a virtuoso reader gamely tries to make more of less. At times, she succeeds.
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Summary: BETTER THAN THE BLURB SUGGESTS.
Review: I don't care what anybody says, I love this book. Not only was it completely original (when I say original, I mean it doesn't revolve around serial killers, yet again), but it had some very neat plot twists when the novel nears it's end. The book is about nun turned private detective Anne Fitzgerald, who is called upon by the church to investigate a virgin who strangely enough is pregnant. Meanwhile while our herione is keeping herself busy, there's another girl, on the other side of the Atlantic, who is also a virgin, and also pregnant. Pretty spooky hey. From there we find out that one of the girls is going to give birth to the child of god, while the other will give birth to Satan's kid. And on a personal note, the latter will have a really good role model. Once again Patterson adds a tender romance. When I saw the words 'handsome guy' describing the priest Justin O'Carroll, I just knew they were going to fall in love. Again. If you read the book you'll know what I'm talking about. Overall this was a much better attempt than Patterson's other novels. I've got to say I was a little surprised by the incredibly low score giving by the critics at this site (2.5 stars) but what can I say. Only Quibble: Anne and Justin's marriage was a little cheesy for my tastes.
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Summary: If you have nothing better to do!
Review: It was almost like this author was paid to plug other books, movies and music. There are so many mentions of other popular pastimes.. I started to wonder if it was just an ad campaign. Besides all the problems other reviewers have listed.. I found just this one more. Basically it is Readable.. but totally disappointing!.. The idea of the two virgins got me to buy the book.. there was so much to do with the topic.. I can't believe the author just dropped the ball!
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Summary: Not a Typlical Patterson
Review: I just recently finished reading Cradle and All, and must admit that I was reading through it like a mad woman just to find out what happened, but all in all, I was diappointed in the book. Patterson did not portray the usual realistic Mystery book of his usual writing. This book brings in a bit of the supernatural and religious world that makes it more of a fiction "Fiction" book. Now, I am a a Catholic Christian, and do have thoughts of the end of the world, but this plot of the book does not make me by into the story. Also, the cover reading of the book doesn't really illude to this interaction with the mystery. Good book, but wouldn't recommend it.
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Summary: Just Ok
Review: This was a page turner as most of Patterson novels are but the story itself was ify and the ending was just far fetched (IMHO)
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