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Summary: Fast paced but not his best
Review: Patterson again uses twists and turns to keep us riveted, but I wasn't completely satisfied. I felt Maggie was too niave,especially coming out of an abusive marraige. I wanted to see her strength shine through before her difficulties with Will. I thought that over all the book was too predictable, although did enjoy it for a quick fix
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Summary: This is one I couldn't put down!
Review: The book really held my attention. Of all the mysteries I've read lately, this one is at the top of the list!
Kelly Lockwood
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Summary: Reaches out and grabs you
Review: This is the third of his works I have read and the first in which the subject is not serial killers. The story prefaces with the heroine Maggie Bradford shooting her first hsband as he attempts to kill her. The novel then moves to Maggie in prison after being accused of killing her second husband. Her story is compelling as the details of her life unfold. The story has a couple of unexpected twists ( as Patterson has done in his other novels) and moves at light speed.
In brief, it is a fast paced story which is easy to read and impossible to put down.
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Summary: Flows Smoothly. Kept me riveted!
Review: Excellent work! I am usually good at guessing the ending,
and then am disappointed when I am right.This one kept
me wondering until the end , and I was very wrong.
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Summary: James...WHAT in the WORLD HAPPENED???
Review: First off, I LOVE JAMES PATTERSON novels...however as long as 'Hide & Seek' is mixed in, then all bets are off. Patterson has an incredible talent for writing, and one of the best things about his novels are how he can get you involved in the lives of his characters, and how you even develop a liking for the bad guys as well...however in 'Hide & Seek' I just didn't care one whit about ANY character in this novel at ALL. It wasn't because I gave up on the story, either--nope, I read this entire story thinking that beyond the next page it was going to get better like his other brilliant Alex Cross novels. Now let me say one other thing, I DO NOT judge this or ANY other novel by Patterson based upon his previous novels, other than he has written so many great books, I figured even a poor book by Patterson was better than some other author's BEST work...not so here, unfortunately.'Hide & Seek' cannot be compared to ANYTHING else that I had read by Patterson simply because it seemed as though it was written by another person altogether. Maybe I am so much of a fan of Alex Cross that I can't read anything that DOESN'T have him in it...but I discounted that theory because I have many other favorite authors who sometimes stray from their main carry-over characters and it has never presented a problem for me in the past, so I was just stumped here. Well maybe, just MAYBE it was because 'Hide & Seek' was simply not Pattersons best work...? I would like to think otherwise, but I think that this is the ONLY explanation that seems to make any sense to me. For those who liked this novel, not only do I envy you (because I really WANTED to...) I wonder why you actually DID? But in any case, I STILL think that Patterson is one 1st rate author (despite this book).`
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Summary: Moving on twice
Review: I would reccommend this book to those who are interested in the mystery genre,s it's starting point is very interesting and full of suspence.It begins where maggie is being chased by her husband philip.and in a fight and dispute between each other she kills him in self defence .as time passes she feels full of guilt.but she meets someone new who she thought would be good for her.He was a athlete he played football his name was will. maggie was also a singer her songs were very touching to people that where relating to her music.she was also a good mother I havent gotten to deep in the story but so far what I have read its made me anxious to find out whats on the next page after the other.this is the kind of book that keeps my mind wondering whats going to happend next.
This is one of the best books that have cought my eye all semester and so far this is my fifth book so far.im really not a big reader but a book like this really is worth reading.this is my first mystery genre that I have read and I very much did enjoy it.
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Summary: Jaw Dropping Ending That You'll Never Guess
Review: Maggie Bradford killed her first husband Phillip, who was voilent. Years later she meets a famous soccer player named Will Sheperd, who seems nice but turns out to be worse than Maggies first husband. Now Maggie is the main suspect of Wills death. I really enjoyed this book, the suspense is breath taking and will have you at the edge of your seat. I think this has an ending almost if not better than Hitchcocks movie "Psycho". Every second there is a big twist as to whether or not Maggie killed Will. At the trial Maggie says she didn't kill Will, but the jurors wonder, who could have killed Will, and what was the reason. When you read what Will has done to the people he has met, you will question as to who Killed Will. Through out the story I just kept on changing my guess as to who the killer is. Just when you think you know who the killer is "guess again". The outcome of this mystery will leave you breathless.
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Summary: Abused woman strikes back
Review: in James Patterson's "Hide and Seek", Maggie Bradford is in prison telling her story about why she has been arrested for murdering her husband, British soccer great Will Shepherd. The tale is a long story of her abusive husband. Now and then the book breaks away from the 1st person POV and tells of Will's upbringing; of his father's suicide, his sexual relationship with his aunt, to his sociopathic attitude toward everyone and life in general. Will Shepherd is one of Patterson's best villians, mainly because we can identify with him to a certain degree. We all know what it is to doubt ourselves, and so when Will's paranoia gets the better of him, we can understand his anger and frustration. Maggie is also an interesting figure. Unlike Patterson's usual hero Alex Cross, Maggie is an average housewife and mother, who also happens to be a successful singer/songwriter. She is an everywoman who has her dreams come true, only to have that off set by her bad luck with men. I liked this book a lot, but only one minor complaint (and it is only a little thing), it felt too similer to Stephen King's "Dolores Clairborne", because both books were a woman's statement concerning two murders, one now and one years ago. But it is like all Patterson books fast paced and really well realized. Lot's of fun.
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Summary: A Change from the Alex Cross Series
Review: 'Hide and Seek' is a different type of novel than what most of Patterson's readers will be accustomed to. For instance, many readers, like myself, have read the entire Alex Cross series. In that series, the action follows a brilliant psychologist-detective. Those books are suspenseful, and usually contain a big twist. 'Hide and Seek,' on the other hand, follows the life of Maggie Bradford. The prologue introduces the reader to Maggie as she hides from her husband, who she is forced to kill in self-defense and in defense of her daughter. From there, Maggie rises to stardom as a singer-songwriter and loses a life partner to a heart attack and another husband, an internationally famous soccer star, to a murder. The question is, who killed Will Shepherd, the soccer star? Maggie isn't like Alex Cross. She has no training in police work and has no detective skills. In fact, she has to rely on the actions of others to solve this case. As is usual in a Patterson novel, a couple of great plot twists stand in the way of figuring out just what happened. The majority of the novel is told from Maggie's point of view using a first person narrative style. Occassionally, actually frequently, Patterson switches to a third person narrative to tell the story of Will Shepherd. This can be confusing and disorienting at times, but then again, maybe that was the intent. It does help build the suspense. I recommend this novel because it is a bit of a mystery, but it contains a wonderful narrative of an abused woman that has made a life for herself and overcome all obstacles. No knowledge of any of Patterson's prior work is needed. If you are looking for a good whodunit, you might be frustrated because the real mystery isn't introduced until the final fourth of the book. Its a quick read, and highly enjoyable.
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Summary: Great book
Review: Hide and Seek by James Patterson If you want a fast, suspenseful, thriller of a read, "Hide and Seek" is for you. The excitement of this story expands as quickly as you can turn the pages. Just when you take a big breath and sigh in relief, Patterson turns the corner and starts building again, heading for the next curve in the road. You wonder if you will ever escape his maze. After surviving the abusiveness of her first husband, Maggie and her young daughter set out to establish a new life. Maggie is an aspiring songwriter and singer. The hardships and trauma of Maggie's life are revealed through her music, and many people identify with the messages. There is a man, who could never quite shake a childhood experience, who hears her words and does whatever he deems necessary to find a way into her life. Even though there seem to be some unfinished agendas in regard to a few of the characters in "Hide and Seek", the story prevails as it is. It is good and scary.
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