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Summary: The quintessential summer read!
Review: James Patterson has become one of my favorite authors and I was not at all disappointed with "Beach House". Every so often I get a can't-put-it-down book and this is one of them. I stayed up way too late last night promising myself "just one more chapter". The plot is original and flows very nicely. This is a great book to curl up in a hammock or a beach chair with and sip an iced tea.
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Summary: yuck
Review: this is one of the sorriest excuses for a novel ever written
Bad bad bad
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Summary: Pot boilers should prohibited.
Review: I hope that James Patterson is busy writing another of his good books and that the few days he spent adding whatever he added to the work of the other guy did not distract him! Increasingly we are seeing that this "working with a colaborator" produces books with big type, lots of white space and very little meat. These serve to keep the pot boiling between blockbusters - Clancy manages this very well. Come on James - be proud of your name and reputation and don't let the publishers persuade you to add it to a light weight book.
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Summary: Disappointed Author
Review: As a fiction/action/thriller author myself and a big James Patterson fan, I must say I was a bit disappointed in his latest novel. Usually, the characters and plot keep me twisting in my seat and burning through the pages to find out what happens next. Did not find this to be true with "The Beach House."
Chuck Cunningham, author, "The Jade Claw"
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Summary: Very good and quick.
Review: This was my first James Patterson book and I've heard it's not his best. I did however enjoy it and would recommend it to someone who is looking for a good and quick read. There were some holes, but nothing to get upset about.
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Summary: Not Patterson's Best
Review: Not Patterson's worst or best. Predictable ending with a minor twist. Entertaining but not the page turner that's expected with Patterson books. The writing also seemd to be a different style from his past books; which might be due to the additional author.
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Summary: Title Misleading In Order to Boost Summer Book Sales
Review: I just finished this one, and I am annoyed with the authors. What does this book have to do with a Beach House? Very little, and that very little is contrived. It's insulting to the intelligence of Patterson's regular readers. Patterson and DeJonge's title is a blatant [misnomer], chosen in order to sell vacationers a hot, summer beach read. The title should have been "Vigilante Justice," and that would have at least alluded to the plot. I suggest you save your money on this one--you will see lots of unread copies lying around beach houses this summer.
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Summary: Cheering for the underdog Hero
Review: This is the first James Patterson book I have read. I truly enjoyed this novel. Anytime the hero is faced with great obstacles and succeed in the face of many dangers, you can't help but cheer the hero on. The supporting characters are endearing and courageous. Once I got started on this book, I could not but it down. It's just a good old fashion, heads on story about a hero is willing to put it all on the line so that justice can be served.
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Summary: Patterson is delusional.
Review: I read on Patterson's website before this book was published that he was excited about the Beach House because of the exciting, groundbreaking courtroom action at the end. Trust me, nothing was exciting or groundbreaking about it. A good courtroom drama has quality characters and twists and turns. The only thing changing here is the setting. If Patterson would focus on writing good characters, the twists will come. I can't say I reccommend this book unless you have a few days to spare and 20 bucks to blow.
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Summary: Beach Bummer
Review: Peter Mullen, a mere townie among the Hampton wealthy, is found murdered near the beach house of a local billionaire. The rich not only own the golden Long Island sands, but also the judges and juries. Jack Mullen, a law student, seeks justice for his brother. Politics, threats and violence block his quest. Jack and friends pursue a more creative means of gaining vengeance. James Patterson & Peter De Jonge have spun a very creative yarn. There are several surprises and some fun twists and turns. The book breaks the speed limits with Patterson's traditional 100+ chapters. Two key characters blunt total satisfaction with this tale. The victim is a true bum - a dropout with a number of unethical characteristics. His only redeeming value is the love of his brother. Jack - both the protagonist and narrator - has a whiney and self-serving voice. It actually becomes irritating as the action plot intensifies. It is challenging the reader to mourn the victim or root for the heroic brother, the plot is only enjoyable at a very high level - class warfare between the rich and poor. Yes, "The Beach House" is a good summer read as you bake at the pool or seashore. However, it crashes on the reef on emotion and satisfaction
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