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Summary: The Big Bad Wolf
Review: The beauty in the Alex Cross novels is that Mr. Patterson hands the reader a fast-paced, intriguing mystery with intelligence, yet keep Cross real with heart warming (and sometime heart breaking) episodes with his family. The Wolf is a clever opponent, although not quite as exciting as other villians Cross has come upon. Nana Mama is a brilliant character, strong, smart and funny. The children a deep sense of love. I am anxious to know how the custody storyline plays out. It is very well written. In my opinion, it makes this book worthy of reading.
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Summary: Guess Alex needed a new enemy....
Review: I have to say that this has to be the most disappointing Patterson novel I have read as of yet. It starts out good enough....but about halfway through....Patterson just seems to lose the whole story...and the reader along the way. I think part of the problem is that Patterson is simply having a hard time coming up with a new formidable foe for now-FBI-agent Cross. Of course, what Patterson comes up with (the Wolf...a Russian mafia boss) just isn't convincing. I think this comes from the fact that the guy is Russian....and Patterson just doesn't go into the Wolf's background and associates quite enough. Unlike the other Cross novels, the foreign-ness of the bad guy just takes away from the plot. As you are reading, you have to think about the adversary. Patterson is asking the reader to have a little bit of intellect as they are reading. Not to say that his readers are dumb....NOT AT ALL...it's just that most read Patterson for pleasure. No one expects to have to do research into a fictitious mob faction before they delve deeper into the plot. Overall, the book suffers because of this flaw. Plus, the side plot of Little Alex and Christine/her lawyers could have been more emphasized. I recommend reading some of Patterson's other Cross novels first....like THE BEACH HOUSE...KISS THE GIRLS...or ALONG CAME A SPIDER. They are much better than this one. If Patterson can't develop Cross' character better as an FBI agent, maybe he should send him back to the DC police department. I hope the next novel will be better. Plus, we need a decision on Alex's girlfriend: will it be Molly at the FBI or Jamilla??!?!?!? That is the only tantilizing cliffhanger in this novel. Otherwise, I will hope for things to be better in the future for Mr. Cross...and for Mr. Patterson to come out of his writer's block.
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Summary: I like this writer a lot,
Review: The Big Bad Wolf, by James Patterson, is a fast-pace, action-packed, interesting story, that had me eagerly turning the pages.
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Summary: Best since Along Came a Spider
Review: I found the switch from police officer to FBI Agent interesting and the spotlight on Alex Cross being portrayed in a different light made it especially fascinating. I tried to be objective when it came to Alex losing custody of Little Alex but it was very heartbreaking. Hearing about Nana Mama and the kids is always a refreshing twist. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Thanks for many hours of entertainment.
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Summary: Enjoyable, but lacking in some areas!
Review: Welcome to the world of Alex Cross. He is a man that has a new job with the FBI that may very well be the most challenging and compromising of his career. Oddly enough, his family seems to be in some terrible danger. How can a man concentrate on a team of kidnappers that are picking up high standing people for a possible sell into slavery when the mother of his son wants to drag him into a custody dispute? Not to worry, Patterson takes this tale to new levels with fast paced action as he moves Cross through the entire scenario without getting bogged down in the small stuff. However, the mysterious Wolf is just a little too farfetched to carry on with. Former KGB men now need to turn to mobsters in an attempt to make a living. For me there were some loose ends on this angle that needed addressing. Hopefully we will not be strung out on this one, as the series is sure to continue. Recommended reading for those that enjoy the Alex Cross series.
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Summary: Good Action, little else...spoilers contained
Review: After this book, I'm of the mindset to not read anymore Patterson. This was my 4th Alex Cross book, after Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, and Cat and Mouse. I loved Cat and Mouse and Roses are Red, Violets are Blue was just OK. But this. THIS piece of garbage is horrible. Everything just falls into place for Alex. He's handed every clue/suspect on a silver platter. The fact that you don't really find out who the Wolf is, is really annoying. I'm tired of Patterson selling half a book for full-book price. Sell one book as two, make twice the money. Well, he won't be making any more of mine. At this point, I don't CARE who the Wolf is or who his FBI "mole" is. Most unbelievable part of the plot...when they catch "Sterling" and the Wolf drives by in his limo and shoots at the FBI and cops. The chapter ends, and you hear no more about anyone chasing the limo or even mentioning that they were shot at. My recommendation is save your time and money. If you want good investigation stories read Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme books.
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Summary: Downhill
Review: I think that Patterson has finally hit bottom! It started with the Ladies club and now has ended with the Wolf. I guess you can't go on forever....
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Summary: Quick to Start, Slow to Finish
Review: As with all James Patterson novels, I read this one in a day. I was anticpating this novel because Alex Cross has left D.C. police and joined the FBI. I thought the Wolf was pretty terrifying, but not any more than Kyle Craig or Gary Soneji. The book eluded to the fact that this was Cross' toughest case yet, but I don't agree. I was very let down by the ending. I hurried through the book only to find that the Wolf escapes. If the wolf is as dangerous as he sounds, with him on the loose, Cross may be dead before we get to the next book! This book was a page turner (aren't they all) but disappointing to say the least.
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Summary: Okay
Review: Okay, this is not the best novel Patterson ever wrote, but it's still pretty good. It has his trademarks written all over it with the same characters, violence, and plots, but then, that's why we read him, right? Would also recommend Roses are Red, 2nd Chance, McCrae's Bark of the Dogwood, and Brown's Angels & Demons.
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Summary: I Feel Cheated
Review: Although I enjoyed reading the book, the ending ruined the whole thing. I feel cheated. The ending left me hanging like a soap opera. Is this some ploy to get me to buy his next book? I would have bought it anyway, but now, I'll have second thoughts before buying any more of Patterson's titles. I wish I read the reviews before buying this one.
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