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Summary: James...WHAT in the WORLD HAPPENED???
Review: First off, I LOVE JAMES PATTERSON novels...however as long as 'Hide & Seek' is mixed in, then all bets are off. Patterson has an incredible talent for writing, and one of the best things about his novels are how he can get you involved in the lives of his characters, and how you even develop a liking for the bad guys as well...however in 'Hide & Seek' I just didn't care one whit about ANY character in this novel at ALL. It wasn't because I gave up on the story, either--nope, I read this entire story thinking that beyond the next page it was going to get better like his other brilliant Alex Cross novels. Now let me say one other thing, I DO NOT judge this or ANY other novel by Patterson based upon his previous novels, other than he has written so many great books, I figured even a poor book by Patterson was better than some other author's BEST work...not so here, unfortunately.'Hide & Seek' cannot be compared to ANYTHING else that I had read by Patterson simply because it seemed as though it was written by another person altogether. Maybe I am so much of a fan of Alex Cross that I can't read anything that DOESN'T have him in it...but I discounted that theory because I have many other favorite authors who sometimes stray from their main carry-over characters and it has never presented a problem for me in the past, so I was just stumped here. Well maybe, just MAYBE it was because 'Hide & Seek' was simply not Pattersons best work...? I would like to think otherwise, but I think that this is the ONLY explanation that seems to make any sense to me. For those who liked this novel, not only do I envy you (because I really WANTED to...) I wonder why you actually DID? But in any case, I STILL think that Patterson is one 1st rate author (despite this book).`
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Summary: Another great novel by Patterson!!!
Review: There is always a surprise element in most James Paterson books. If an author like Patterson can entertain and add shock value to this genre of murder-mystery/suspenese he will always be the man in my eyes. I feel James Patterson has a formula of at least getting you interested then "BOOM!!!" shocks the heck out of you. This is the second novel I read to where the main character isn't a detective, I always thought that Mr Patterson had to have a detective as a main charcter, I guess, this is the second book that proved me wrong. This is a story about the victim Maggie then was twisted to accused killer Maggie, you were like what!! I wasn't sure what the heck she was. At times, I really thought she was the killer, then I kept changing my mind to that was a the victim the whole time. I feel most people that read Patterson's books and give a bad review simple just doesn't get his writing. I feel that James Patterson isn't writing for the greatness of great literature but for the entertainment of suspense.
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Summary: Patterson strikes again!
Review: Maggie Bradford is a rich, beautiful, charismatic, famous songwriter and singer. She is a loving mother of two, and is accused of killing not one, but two of her husbands.
Yes. You read that right.
Maggie Bradford, adored by her fans, killed her first husband in self-defense, and, in 'Hide and Seek', is being accused of killing soccer-star Will Shepherd.
After reading 'Roses Are Red' and 'Violets Are Blue', I have to admit that I thought that James Patterson could surprise me no more. The Alex Cross mysteries have twists and suspense that only Patterson could think up, and only Patterson could surprise his readers once more with 'Hide and Seek'. I especially love how Patterson writes as Maggie Bradford in first person. The tone is carefree, and he carries Maggie's voice throughout the whole book beautifully. Maggie's voice seems to be talking to readers, the audience. Will Shepherd, however, is written about in a detached version of first person, with less emotions, feelings, and thoughts mentioned. The book, however, is still filled with emotion and romance. Ending with the trial (with an incredible twist), 'Hide and Seek' is another one of Patterson's eminent books--the kind of book that you start reading and just can't put down, the kind of book you get paper cuts from by being in a hurry to turn to the next page, the kind of book that NO ONE should miss out on.
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Summary: James...WHAT in the WORLD HAPPENED???
Review: First off, I LOVE JAMES PATTERSON novels...however as long as 'Hide & Seek' is mixed in, then all bets are off. Patterson has an incredible talent for writing, and one of the best things about his novels are how he can get you involved in the lives of his characters, and how you even develop a liking for the bad guys as well...however in 'Hide & Seek' I just didn't care one whit about ANY character in this novel at ALL. It wasn't because I gave up on the story, either--nope, I read this entire story thinking that beyond the next page it was going to get better like his other brilliant Alex Cross novels. Now let me say one other thing, I DO NOT judge this or ANY other novel by Patterson based upon his previous novels, other than he has written so many great books, I figured even a poor book by Patterson was better than some other author's BEST work...not so here, unfortunately. 'Hide & Seek' cannot be compared to ANYTHING else that I had read by Patterson simply because it seemed as though it was written by another person altogether. Maybe I am so much of a fan of Alex Cross that I can't read anything that DOESN'T have him in it...but I discounted that theory because I have many other favorite authors who sometimes stray from their main carry-over characters and it has never presented a problem for me in the past, so I was just stumped here. Well maybe, just MAYBE it was because 'Hide & Seek' was simply not Pattersons best work...? I would like to think otherwise, but I think that this is the ONLY explanation that seems to make any sense to me. For those who liked this novel, not only do I envy you (because I really WANTED to...) I wonder why you actually DID? But in any case, I STILL think that Patterson is one 1st rate author (despite this book).`
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Summary: A Change from the Alex Cross Series
Review: 'Hide and Seek' is a different type of novel than what most of Patterson's readers will be accustomed to. For instance, many readers, like myself, have read the entire Alex Cross series. In that series, the action follows a brilliant psychologist-detective. Those books are suspenseful, and usually contain a big twist. 'Hide and Seek,' on the other hand, follows the life of Maggie Bradford. The prologue introduces the reader to Maggie as she hides from her husband, who she is forced to kill in self-defense and in defense of her daughter. From there, Maggie rises to stardom as a singer-songwriter and loses a life partner to a heart attack and another husband, an internationally famous soccer star, to a murder. The question is, who killed Will Shepherd, the soccer star? Maggie isn't like Alex Cross. She has no training in police work and has no detective skills. In fact, she has to rely on the actions of others to solve this case. As is usual in a Patterson novel, a couple of great plot twists stand in the way of figuring out just what happened. The majority of the novel is told from Maggie's point of view using a first person narrative style. Occassionally, actually frequently, Patterson switches to a third person narrative to tell the story of Will Shepherd. This can be confusing and disorienting at times, but then again, maybe that was the intent. It does help build the suspense. I recommend this novel because it is a bit of a mystery, but it contains a wonderful narrative of an abused woman that has made a life for herself and overcome all obstacles. No knowledge of any of Patterson's prior work is needed. If you are looking for a good whodunit, you might be frustrated because the real mystery isn't introduced until the final fourth of the book. Its a quick read, and highly enjoyable.
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Summary: Great book
Review: I really like this J.P. book, mainly because I had only read the A. Cross books. I thought it was different and extremely SCARY. Non-stop thrill a minuet. The main character is sad and yet bold. Pattersons really has an understanding for the softer sided gender. Anyway, I know it was not one of J.P's fave's I had read a interview he gave, yet I would still recommend it, it was suspenseful.
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Summary: It is good and scary!
Review: Hide and Seek by James Patterson If you want a fast, suspenseful, thriller of a read, "Hide and Seek" is for you. The excitement of this story expands as quickly as you can turn the pages. Just when you take a big breath and sigh in relief, Patterson turns the corner and starts building again, heading for the next curve in the road. You wonder if you will ever escape his maze. After surviving the abusiveness of her first husband, Maggie and her young daughter set out to establish a new life. Maggie is an aspiring songwriter and singer. The hardships and trauma of Maggie's life are revealed through her music, and many people identify with the messages. There is a man, who could never quite shake a childhood experience, who hears her words and does whatever he deems necessary to find a way into her life. Even though there seem to be some unfinished agendas in regard to a few of the characters in "Hide and Seek", the story prevails as it is. It is good and scary.
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Summary: Hide and Seek- the best romantic thriller of all time!
Review: Hide and Seek, by James Patterson, is one of the most spine-tingling novels I have ever read. It mixes love affairs and romance with murder and mystery. The story has great suspense from the first to the very last page. There was never a boring piece, not ever a moment to put the book down. The story starts with Maggie Bradford and her then two-year-old daughter, Jennie, who are being chased and hiding in their own home. Phillip, Maggie's first husband, is threatening them with a gun and wants them to 'come out and play.' However, Maggie has something else in mind: another one of Phillip's guns. It then skips to Maggie in prison, some dozen years later, after Phillip and Will's murder, and Patrick's death. Maggie Bradford is a young, single mother who is struggling as a singer/songwriter/pianist. With the charges of Phillip's murder dropped because of self-defense, Maggie is still haunted by Phillip's memory and suspicious and distrustful of other men. Then, along comes Patrick, a widower with a large chain of expensive hotels, and a 20-something son, Peter, who hates his father and Maggie. Patrick and Maggie live a very happy life, respect each other, have a son, Allie, and are engaged. But something terrible happens and Maggie is then faced with more pain, sorrow, and fear. Finally, Maggie meets Will Shepard, a very famous soccer player in England, ("The Blond Arrow") and can get any woman he wants, especially when it's Maggie Bradford. The story suddenly turns into a backstabbing, heartbreaking, mystery that'll take your breath away. You'll gasp at every turn of the page, and every wild and very unpredictable event. If you want to read a gripping and exhilarating book this year, read Hide and Seek!
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Summary: Just awful
Review: I don't know how this thing got published. I don't think I've ever seen a book as poorly written.
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Review: The only GREAT James Patterson novel I have read is ALONG CAME A SPIDER. This book I was hoping would equal ALONG CAME A SPIDER in quality, but it failed miserably. It was boring; it was uneven and just plain ridiculous. I have to admit the ending surprised me, but that's the only positive thing I can say about this book. Warning: Very explicit sex passages, including one featuring incest.
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