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Summary: Dragging
Review: I don't want to trash the book completely cos I am not sure whether you have to work on wall street to enjoy the book or be into the stock market.I read books by Grisham and I am not a lawyer or a criminal justice person and I still enjoy it. The book was kind of slow and boring to me. I had to force myself to finish it cos I needed to satisfy my suspicion about the mystery person and I was right. Apart from that it was somewhat graphic and boring.
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Summary: Chaos and Conspiracy: a tired plot
Review: This plot is a formula recipe of a central character disoriented by the recent death of his wife, scars from Vietnam and a family of three children cared for by his sister. He confronts an event which is apparently designed to destroy western financial stability. The scope is too big; the villains too numerous; the soul saving "new" relationship too convenient. The twist the readers will find at the end of the novel may be intriguing, but this was a disappointing read.
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Summary: Early Patterson but certainly not bad Patterson
Review: This book is pre Alex Cross and certainy not as good but it definitly comes off strong. It is not about serial killers however,and that may be a fresh change in his books. Or refreshed whichever way you look at it since it has been rereleased. That aside, I found this book to be very fast paced and exciting. While some things are predictable (unlike his current works which leave you with the feeling that you will never know what will happen) this book is still very much worth the read. Arch Carroll ( the main character) is not as deeply defined as Alex Cross but this never takes away from a great story that will move you along nicely. I am a fan of great "national security" type books and found this one very satisfying but if one is in the market for a serial escapade then this is not the book for you. If you are in the mood for an abridged Clancy type book then by all means have at it. Will not disappoint!
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Summary: A Page Turner with a good ending. James Patterson Rocks!
Review: James Patterson has done a great job. The characters are great and the suspence is great. It has a great plot with an easy cool ending. All of that is what you need for a great James Patterson novel and he is still my favorite author. I would diffently recommend this book. It will give you all the action.
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Summary: NOT HIS BEST
Review: Fans of the Alex Cross novels are in for a BIG disappointment. James Patterson has strayed from his from his "killer" thrillers and has ventured into the Adventure/Espionage territory. I could not finish this book, I found the plot to be weak and the pacing of the book slow.
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Summary: Mr. Patterson I love you, but I hate this book
Review: Two stars is generous. This is one of J.P.'s worst books. There are only 4-5 of his books that I don't like; (in order of my least favorite) Thomas Berryman Number, The Lake House (although I did like When the Wind Blows), Black Friday, and Season of the Machete.
The story did have promise, but I didn't like the final direction that he choose to go with it. And I had figured out who the "bad guy" was about 1/2 way through. I had to force myself to finish this book, which is not something I'm used to with James Patterson.
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Summary: Ugg
Review: James Patterson is one of my favorite authors, but I'm sorry to say, this book really isn't one of his best. It's awfully boring and the characters really aren't very interesting. I've had a hard time even finishing it. Usually, I can't stand to put one of his books down!
For action adventure, I'd suggest reading any of his books with (one of his best characters) Alex Cross in them, or When The Wind Blows and continuation of this story with The Lake House. Suzanne's Diary for Nicolas for a really great, touching story too. Everyone who I've lent it too loves it.
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Summary: A prequel to 911
Review: After reading most of James Patterson's other novels, I decided to listen to this one. The story which would appear contrived in the 1980's has a new sense of realism today. It appears that many of Arch Carroll's characteristics have been adopted into Alex Cross. I found the book very enjoyable.
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Summary: Not typical James Patterson
Review: I have to say I love most of James Patterson's books. I love the Alex Cross Series and The Women's Murder Series, but this book was a complete disappointment for me. If your looking for a book that will take a month to read, this is the one for you. It did not catch your interest, as most of his books do. I have to say it was the worst book I've read by him. I'm looking forward to the release of the new Alex Cross book in November!!
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Summary: Black Market/Friday still not that good for a Patterson nove
Review: Definitely the least good of Patterson's crime novels (originally titled Black Market). This one doesn't take you deep enough into the characters' personalities so you really don't care what they achieve or if they get killed while reading. It does have the usual short chapter Patterson style which does make getting through it easier. It is an effort to finish though and a lot of the information in dated now both the Russian and terrorist New York react to it stuff. Unless you're a huge Patterson fan give this one a miss. If you've just heard Patterson is the greatest crime writer there is and you wish to sample his work you're right, but try his others books first. For a substantial number of novels series try the Alex Cross ones they're brilliant. If it's only a short series you want then the women's murder club may be for you with the novels 1st to Die and 2nd Chance. All Patterson books can be read alone but once you've read one you'll want to read all the rest so you're better to start off with the initial novels in the series otherwise it spoils it a bit for the previous rest of the series. The Midnight Club is an excellent stand alone novel as well.
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