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Summary: Adolescent Treacle
Review: I found this book poorly written, transparent, pedestrian, and boring. I found none of the characters particularily sympathetic, especially Matt who I think is a bit of a wimp. I read it because it made my best friend cry and I had to find out WHAT had yanked her heartstrings. I am still wondering. I finished the book out of curiosity because I kept hoping it would get better. It didn't. The ending was trite and quick,as if Patterson had fallen asleep too and wanted to get it over with. Yuck.
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Summary: Full of emotional ups and downs....
Review: A wonderful book, full of emotional ups and downs......a must read for all James Patterson fans. The "twist" near the end equals any Alex Cross thriller. If you're not a fan before you read this book, you soon will be. I read the book in one sitting.
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Summary: Say Cheese
Review: I'm a fan of James Patterson's work, for the most part, but I must ask - what was he thinking?First off, the book is so light in material and wordcount that it took me just over an hour to read it. 2-3 page chapters may work well in the mystery/suspense genre, but not in a book like this. It's apparently supposed to be romance, but the dialogue was so cheesy and the chapters so short that it lost my interest almost immediately. Stick to writing good suspense novels and murder mysteries, and leave the tacky romance novels to Judith Krantz.
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Summary: A good way to pass the time
Review: While I wouldn't stow this book next to my copies of Oscar Wilde or Hemingway, James Patterson lives up to his capability of producing one page-turner after another. Like a previous reader, I bought the book at the airport in San Diego and had it finished halfway to Denver. An engaging story that reminds us that memories should be cherished while life should continue to be relished, I'd recommend it to a friend.
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Summary: I actually Cried
Review: As a new Patterson reader I loved the quality and the realness he gave each character. I found myself crying during parts of this book (which almost never happens for me. I also found it an easy read finishing it in under 3 hours. I HIGHLY recommend this book. The story of the five balls especially rang true
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Summary: Sweet But Not Sappy
Review: I just read this book in less than two hours on a plane ride from St. Louis to Phoenix. James Patterson delivers a heartfelt story about all kinds of love--the love between a man and woman, the love between a woman and her son, and the love of friends for each other. Patterson throws in some twists and turns, which advance the story and draw readers into the characters' minds and hearts. I've read many of Patterson's thrillers; this one is on a completely different level than his previous works, but it's every bit as powerful. A wonderful summer read!
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Summary: Phenomenal !
Review: I was familiar enough to know that this James Patterson book was not his traditional style. What a phenomenal read. I couldn't put it down. I read the book in a little over 2 hours. It is like you are right there in the book with the characters. Four days later and I am still thinking about this book. I would recommend it to anyone, but keep a box of tissues nearby.
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Summary: A Must Read...
Review: As a mother of a one year old, I was unable to put this book down. Patterson details the life of a new mother who finally 'has it all!' This book helps you to realize the importance of making the MOST of each day. This 'quick read' is well written and unpredictable...to say the least. Enjoy:)
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Summary: A Soft Spot Exposed
Review: James Patterson is really a versatile writer. This book was poignantly written and really touched the heart. It was very easy to read and had some valuable life lessons in it. I took away from the story that every person should live life as if it were your last moment on earth. Suzanne was very wise in her years and she had a lot of love to offer her husband and son. I wish life could be as happy and joyous as she wrote about it in her journal. The story was sad and I cheered for Katie and Matt and their new life together. I had hoped all through the story that it would have a happy ending and that something positive would come of Suzanne's tragedy. This was well done and leave the reader with a lot to think about when dealing with life's issues. Life is always giving us clues as to what is next, we just need to slow down and really see what those clues are telling us. Good read.
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Summary: Predictable
Review: I was at the airport and waiting for my plane to board when I found this book. I have read a couple of James Patterson books and had just finished 1st to Die. I knew when I picked it up that it was not going to be a "normal" James Patterson book. I read it in about an hour. It was okay. Not great by any means. It got to be pretty predictable. When you started reading and you could tell that Matt was not ever going to cheat on his wife, you knew that something had to have happened to make him start dating Katie. Since I pretty well knew what was going to happen it made it boring. But it's nice to know that he can write something other than blood and guts.
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