Roses Are Red Abridged

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Summary: contrived
Review: does anyone in cross's family have any faults? why does the author tell us somthing, then repeat it in dialogue? where's the editor? the "twist" was weak, and the ending was so hollywood. too hollywood. alex solved nothing in this book. all infor was either handed to him, or some snitch popped up for unnanounced when it seemed all was lost. contrived. too many characters are introduced in a few pages. his daughters illnes came and went. contrived. and the short chapter thing sucks, especially when he breaks it off mid-scene. he's misusing and overusing that device.

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Summary: Roses Are Red
Review: After reading all of the Alex Cross books and looking forward to this new one, I must say it was not all I had hoped it would be. How can you go under cover when just a while befor you got a letter from the killer...he knows you and you are Alex Cross and you should of known that he knew...I knew. I'm sorry I will hope for a better one next time I don't give up on my writers

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Summary: Suspense-Thriller
Review: Alex Cross is back in this novel, and so is his old nemesis the Mastermind in the latest thriller from Patterson. Not as chilling as KISS THE GIRLS, but still a suspenseful read.

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Summary: GET RID OF JANNIE....
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it in 1 day. I swore I would never buy another James Patterson book, until he brought back Alex Cross. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars is JANNIE! I hate that kid. Her dialogue is too grown. She sounds like what my grandmother's use to say ,"Old in the head."Her illness brought nothing to this book. Her storyline was unnecessary. In the future I hope we don't have to endure anymore of her. Her dialogue doesn't reflect a typical 8 year old but rather a 28 year old spinster woman.

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Summary: A Good Book
Review: I love Patterson's books! I like his story telling, his plotting, and the 2 1/2 page chapters. This book was typical Patterson. Alex Cross is charming, the bad guys are nasty, and the action is great. One drawback of this book however was the twist-ending. Without giving away too much, I was disappointed - I was hoping for a more concrete answer to my questions. All in all an enjoyable read though!

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Summary: James Patterson is back with a vengence . . . . .
Review: Roses are Red is an outstanding return for James Patterson. If you are an Alex Cross fan you will look this book. As a true James Patterson fan this book was definitely a breath of fresh air. I read it in one day. Alex Cross is back and still in effect. There is a new psychopath killer in town and he goes by the name of the Mastermind. The Mastermind plans a series of bank and insurance companies robberies while in the meantime he takes some hostages life while on his journey. Alex Cross just coming off of the Weasel case dives into this case at the risk of losing his girlfriend (Christina) and new son (Alex). James Patterson marvels you with his twists and turn and a ending that will leaving your thriving for more. This book is a must read.

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Summary: The trouble with book series...
Review: Sooner or later, in the life of every series, the need to publish a book on time seems to outweigh the author's ability to produce. That's when you get a book with an unfinished or rote plot, very big fonts, and a new chapter every 2 pages (and lots of white apce in between). This book is very readable, but there's not much to it.

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Summary: What was that ending?
Review: First, I have to say I RUSH to the book store when James Patterson has a new book out. I did the same this time and finished it in less than 48 hours. BUT: will someone please explain that ending? It made for a huge hole with lots of questions. How did he contact and control the other two "killers" and what was his reason? I suppose a lot of these questions will be answered in the next book. However, I'm beginning to feel about Patterson as I now do about Thomas Harris. When he totally ruined the Hannibal stories for me with his last, I swore off him. Now I may have to do the same for Patterson. His "When the Cradle Rocks" left me completely cold and the ending of this truly terrific story ruined the whole book for me. However, one thing you can say for him: He isn't like Steven King who has gone to cyber publishing. I will always love the feel of a book in my hands. After the first reading, I put it on the shelf and return to it for re-reading as much as I like. Try that with cyber publishing.

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Summary: It didn't end!
Review: I was recently in London and bought Roses are Red for my evening reading. I am a fan of James Patterson. The book was a real page turner right up until the last two chapters. In fact, after the last chapter I turned the page thinking I had stuck two or three pages together. I think Mr. Patterson got tired and just stopped writing. The book doesnt end. It just stops. Thus, the story is simply awful.

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Summary: Best Alex Cross mystery so far!
Review: I read it straight through! I couldn't put it down. Cross is up against his deadliest rival yet. I thought I knew who the Mastermind was (twice) but was I surprised when I got to the last page. It left me hanging. I can hardly wait until the next installment. I know who the Mastermind is. I wonder how Alex Cross will find out?