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Summary: Cranked out book
Review: After reading this book, I will not read another by this author. It appears he was given a large advance for a quick book. It was not proof read as there are several obvious errors with characters, timelines, etc. The story line was weak and unbelievable.
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Summary: Yucccch!
Review: I have never read a worse book in my ENTIRE life!
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Summary: Plot has many holes.
Review: This book is pretty exciting if you can manage to overlook all of the editing errors and plot errors. However, while reading towards the end of the book, I kept wondering why they weren't prosecuting the Weasel for the Jane Doe murders. Considering all of the evidence that Patterson writes about, there would have been more than enough evidence to convict the Weasel but Patterson just ignores the obvious in order to focus on the one trial. Patterson writes about Cross spending hours and hours of time on the Jane doe murders when it appears all of the evidence is right in front of him. Also, the whole "Christine" story line is far fetched. Patterson tends to go overboard in emphasizing that he understands the black family and culture (whick I don't think he does). I don't think a five year old kid would be listening to the soundtrack from "Beloved" while doing the dishes. Patterson needs to work on the time line of his story. Supposedly the action takes place in a year and half. Cross is getting dumber because he should have solved this one in about two months.
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Summary: disappointing
Review: I am new to this series having read "kiss the girls", Is this the same author? I had to force myself to finish it to see what the "hype" was about.
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Summary: Wretched
Review: Utterly predictable, Patterson gives away his plot "twists" with all the subtlety of a rubber mallet between the eyes. The endless repetition of the "police ignore the murders in SE Washington" theme made my eyes cross. Its also poorly edited--- in two different places in the book he tells his family about his engagement, and its mighty weird that they're surprised the second time, and then whoops and hugging follow, yet again. I generally enjoy Patterson's works, but this was tedious beyond belief. If the power hadn't been out, leaving me with nothing else to do by candlelight, I probably wouldn't have finished this.
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Summary: Plop Plop Fizz Fizz
Review: I have read every book in the Alex Cross series and this one is, by far, the worst. First of all, I would suggest that James Patterson do some research on diplomatic immunity and some other small legal doctrines before he decides to write books about such topics. Secondly, the character of Alex Cross needs to have more flaws. In all of the books with Alex Cross, he seems to be able to do no wrong. Finally, I found the whole kidnapping plot, especially the end, incredibly hokey and unbelieveable. I found myself saying "yeah right" at the end of the book and shaking my head in disgust. I have about had it with the Alex Cross series. Unless the next book is 100% better, then I am through with Patterson.
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Summary: DON'T TURN THE LIGHTS OFF WHEN YOU READ THIS ONE!
Review: This is my fourth James Patterson book and I truly enjoyed it and I hope this won't be his last Alex Cross book either. A true master when it comes to keeping the reader sitting on the edge and the suspense just keeps mounting higher and higher. You just can't wait to get to the end to find out what happens. Makes you wonder how the heck does this author come up with so many situations to keep the reader glued and wanting to read on and on. He is truly a Master Chef of Suspense Thrillers. Read it and enjoy.
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Summary: pop goes the weasel
Review: This book was very good. I can't wait for the one in April. I've read all of Pattersons books and found this one to be just as intense as the others. Alex Cross is always on the edge & so are the readers. Great Job James! Thanks again for the great material! Amy G-B
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Summary: 1 star is far too generous
Review: Quite possibly the worst book I have ever read. The dialoge is awful, the plot is very predictible, and the characters are laughable (especially the villian). Very clumsily written. What ever you do, save your time and money and stay away from this book.
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Summary: The Story is too Predictable and Ended Like a Romance Novel
Review: I am normally a big James Patterson fan. I have read all his books and usually feel they are "page turners" Pop Goes the Weasel isn't a page turner. There were key places where I predicted what was going to happen and sure enough - it happened just that way. I like to be surprised. I think he gave the sappy romantic ending away early in the book. It wasn't obvious but it was there. Not the suspense I was hoping for.
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