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Summary: James Patterson's Best Book!
Review: Of all the James Patterson books, Along Came A Spider had to come along, this is an engrossing read, It took two sits for me to read this, it grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go, It follows Detective Alex Cross and his adventure to Stop Gary Murphy/Soneji who appears to have a split personality and he's been accused of murdering two children, one is a famous movie star's child. It's up to Alex to hypnotize Gary and get the truth, he meets Jezzie Flanagan an FBI agent whom he falls in love with. This book will shock you until the ending which has an amazing twist to it. I recommend Beginners of James Patterson this Book, I also recommend it to any body, If you like this read Cat & Mouse which has Gary Soneji in it to. I cannot wait for Violets Are Blue.
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Summary: What a good book
Review: This book was a fun read. I enjoyed the story and there was a really strange twist. I have to say that I was scared several times...I mean really scared. I do not recommend reading this book at night...or in the dark...or alone....
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Summary: THE BEST THRILLER EVER WRITTEN?
Review: Quite possibly yes. Take it from me I've read every Alex Cross book besides Jack and Jill, and this is my absolute favorite. Along came a spider is about a tough yet tender Washington D.C. detective (Alex Cross), who is about to stumble into one of the hugest kidnapping cases of his life. Two children (one a movie stars, the other the seceratry of the treasury?, I can't remember if it's a Congressman's son or the seceratry's) are kidnapped at a prestigious prep school by their "teacher" Mr. Gary Murphy. Who's alter ego is Gary Soneji. Alex must track them down. While on the case he meets and falls in love with an FBI agent (Jezzie Flanagn). I'm not going to go into Soneji's court battle or his hospital stay, because I feel those are the more interesting parts of the book, and must be read and experienced by the reader. BOTTOM LINE: READ THIS BOOK!! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Summary: Good but not his best
Review: This is my third Alex Cross novel. This is a page turner as all of the rest that I have read, but I have to tell you CAT and Mouse had me on my heels. I am a novice into this genre of literature but Patterson has me hooked... Roses are Red was my second and I didn't sleep until I finished it... Spider is the third one that I have just finished... This was good but I think I got a little tired of Alex being duped by a pretty face who happens to be involved in the crime... Also, I am sure the private school would have checked on Gary a little more... What happened to the body parts that were cut off? I live in DC and although it's not accurately described as far as direction, I am mesmerized by it all... I am glad to know that there is another one coming out... I have already started reading Kiss the Girls...
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Summary: James Patterson is a gifted writer!
Review: When he saw the previews for the movie Along Came a Spider, my brother encouraged me to read the book before the movie came out. I was pleased with the results. The only reason I gave my review 4 stars and not 5 is because when you get to the end, the rest of the book seems rather drab. I found Alex Cross to be a very intense and deep character. Gary Soneji also was a very deep and at times, even confusing character. Like I said the ending ROCKS! I seriously read the last 150 pages in a blur, I don't think I even took a bathroom break. The begining was a typical forensic/psycopath book, but not nearly as good as books like Silence of the Lambs. I was like, "I thought James Patterson was suposed to be a brilliant author!". Then I hit the end and it just blew me away! Some people say they didn't like the ending, I loved it! It caught me off guard and was as far from cliche as you can get. Thats what I love in a book. I seriously reccomend this book. It may start slow, but by the end, you'll be trying to catch your breath!
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Summary: Not as good as some of his others
Review: I'm now on the last audiotape of the "unabridged" - and I'm bored. Hero whines too much. Also annoying that author gives false leads, by writing as if you're getting the thoughts and feelings of a particular character, but hides important thoughts that character would have had. I gave one star because there is at least enough action to keep me awake on the drive to Charleston.
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Summary: Great Book!
Review: 'Along Came a Spider' is the first book I read by James Patterson, and I promise you, it will not be the last. The main hero of our book is Alex Cross, a Black detective and psychologist who lives and works in the Southeastern quadrant of Washington D.C. He is called in by the FBI to assist in solving the kidnapping of two children. At first Alex is angered that he is taken away from his usual job, but soon gets involved in the kidnapping at every level. Honestly, so will you. 'Along came a Spider' is extremely powerful. The twist and turns of this book as well as the personality of the main characters, especially Alex and the perpetrator will keep you at the edge of your seats.
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Summary: Suspenseful and entertaining
Review: It made me want to drive longer to keep the story going!
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Summary: so... yeah
Review: The movie was much better, suprisingly.... It was much more concise and explained everything better. I could be biased because i like Morgan Freeman, but hey... the book was just too divergent from the main plot when it should have been spending more time explaining the how's and the why"s.
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Summary: A good book, a poor movie
Review: All in all, I liked the fast-moving plot, interesting characters and the mystery of trying to find out just who the bad guys were. There is a problem with the book, however, because the author decided to do too much too quickly. That whole business with the trial and the unusual defense could have been made into a seperate book easily, but combining a trial with a kidnapping made for two weakenned storylines instead of one strong one. Also, I didn't care for Gary at all. I guess I just don't 'get' those kind of villians. I preferred Jezzie.
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