 A brilliant book from Patterson |
| Review Date: August 26, 2002 |
| Reviewer: RachelWalker, England |
| Some James Patterson readers just cannot understand why his early books are actually very good. But they are... James Patterson's early books are gems to be savoured as they are some of the few example of him when he actually wrote GOOD prose, before he began churning them out like Danielle Steele just for a few more bucks. The prose in his latest books is unashamedly simplistic and shallow, and completely lacks any kind of depth. here, at least, his prose is far better. And, the story looses absolutely nothing. It is still very suspenseful, pageturning, etc. All the things for which Patterson is best known. The good writing takes absolutely nothign away from the excitement and overall quality of the plot and even, at times, adds to it. The plot itself is strong (if rather unrealistic...but then, we do not look to Patterson for realism) and much better developed than those of his latest books. The characters are also more well-drawn (still not good...but character development has never been one of his grest strength, unless of course you're talking about the villains in his first three Cross thrillers.) It's also a book which puts forward lots of moral issues, and probably plays around with yourbeliefes and conceptions about what is good and what is bad. I.e. the villains are not who at first we think they are, but they are an altogether different group of people whom we feel a great empathy for. There are still twists aplenty throughout the book, and it powers along with the speed and inevitability of a freight train. The climax is great, and the relationship between Alix and David touching (although its not quite understandable how David so quickly gets over the death of his wife) If only James Patterson would go back to this style. Good writing AND a great plot...now, there's something to look out for from JP. |
Controversial but a very good read!!!
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| Review Date: May 9, 2003 |
| Reviewer: Jimi Dracutt, Orlando, FL USA |
| I feel this book is very controversial. I know this story is written back in 1979, it is a bit shakey and needed a little bit of fine tuning but other that that this book is great!! James Patterson is a great story teller and shocks the heck out of you in the end as always. This is the first book I read by Patterson were the main character isn't a detective. Patterson made you feel what David (the main character) felt and David wanted ultimate revenge on Nazis but in the end David realize revenge is not the best solution because it can lead you in the wrong direction like the Nazi Hunter did. The Nazi Hunter (who's name I forgotten) did the unbelieveable as he held up the olympics. I feel that James Patterson had the guts to write this story because what if this did happen in real life. I feel that Patterson breaks all the rules and boundaries in my eyes!!! |
James Patterson has done it again with "See How They Run"
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| Review Date: November 4, 1997 |
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| James Patterson's "See How They Run" kept me involved with the book from start to end! The book chills and almost scares you in the beginning and takes you by surprise in the middle all the way to the end. Anyone you is a fan of drama, excitmenet and suspense will love this book. It is a must for everyone! |
Quick and well thought out. I loved it!
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| Review Date: June 19, 1997 |
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| Though I have never read a James Patterson book that was a full ten, this is as close as it gets. His style of writing is unmatchable. He has a special gift that allows him to write at a quick pace, leaving out overkill, but still enthrawling the reader with a very deep plot. This book shines very brightly as one of his best |
can't put it down!
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| Review Date: September 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bonnie S. Bonawitz, Lancaster, PA |
I LOVE James Patterson's books. This one is a keeper. I locked myself in the bathroom for an hour, because I just couldn't put the book down.
Dinner wasn't cooked, wash wasn't done, and the dogs were begging to go out. As with everything I have ordered from Amazon, I am pleased with the price, the timely shipping, and the quality of products. |
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