Crosscountry
Is it possible that James Patterson really did not write this book? He signs on books written by authors that we don't know nor do we wish to know. Come on James--if you are tired of our beloved Alex, kill him off, but don't let somone else try to write about a character that you conceived and that we so graciously received. I am disappointed in this one and I am not sure that I will buy the next Cross novel--if there is one.
Disappointing
I am disappointed to have to agree with the negative comments posted so far. I would caution anyone who reads for pleasure that this book is not for you. I love James Patterson and will continue to read his books (especially future Alex Cross books), but this was disappointing. I think the efforts of highlighting the horrible atrocities happening in Africa is to be praised, but it could be done without being the story itself, unless you tell people that is the focus of the book.
AWFUL!!!
This book was horrible, I got it on tape to listen to while driving 1,000 miles (in one day) with my husband over the Thanksgiving holiday. I told him prior to the drive that Patterson had finally written his OWN BOOK......one with Alex Cross in it. I promised him it would be a real treat.
The lack of plot and Alex' complete disregard to the dangers he was in was totally unfathomable. I don't understand why it was written this way, I am so not impressed.
This book disappoints in a huge way. Thank goodness I have gotten smart and not spent my hard earned money on his latest books, I got it at the library.
We struggled to listen to the last couple chapters, it was surreal.
Not worth the effort to read.
Thoroughly Disappointing
I am a HUGE fan of James Patterson's Alex Cross series. I look forward to the new releases with great anticipation. However, I must say, I was thoroughly disappointed by this latest Alex Cross novel. It was a tough book to get through; which, for me, is unusual for this series.
(1) The murders were extremely gruesome and violent beyond what seemed necessary. (2) I have to agree with some of the other comments; Alex seemed to have lost his good and common sense in this book. His decisions constantly put those around him in harms way. His decision to fly off to Africa to pursue a killer in a foreign country with absolutely no government assistance seemed downright ridiculous. (3) Although I believe the plight and conditions that exist in Africa should be brought to main st America to encourage awareness; I didn't think this crime-thriller novel was the best forum. (4) The entire plot was beyond believable.
Mr. Patterson's writing style with the short chapters remained but his wonderfully woven storyline was missing from this novel.
The book that reveals truths
this book is fantastic, it opens your eyes to the tragedies in Africa at the same time keeping you intrigued with Alex Cross, I read it in an hour and I can't wait for the next Alex Cross segment, I am a true fan for years and I hate waiting for the next installments
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