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lumossolem's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
jaxboiler's review against another edition
3.0
This was pretty much like a lot of James Pattersons other books. Still a fun enjoyable vacation read!
jess_901's review against another edition
4.0
Great conclusion of the previous book
This was able to conclude the previous book and did that so well. I did not feel the same way about book 5, which leads me to conclude that book 5 and 6 are better read together.
This was able to conclude the previous book and did that so well. I did not feel the same way about book 5, which leads me to conclude that book 5 and 6 are better read together.
b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.b00kr3vi3ws.in/2014/05/Gone.html
When Michael Bennett captured and arrested Manuel Perrine, a ruthless drug dealer and charismatic leader, he thought he was done with the man. But that was until Perrine escaped. Once free he starts an all out war against his rivals and made things personal for the Bennetts. With a dangerous target on him and his family, the Bennetts are placed in witness protection and are relocated to a secluded California ranch where they live under assumed names and keep to themselves. Since Perrine continues to avoid capture, Bennett is called back into action as he had arrested the man in the first place.
Michael Bennett is a family man and when a villain targets his family, they make it highly personal for Bennett. Gone is definitely a captivating story filled with fun family moments, some drama and some adrenaline pumped action. The book continues to portray Bennett in a light that the series has been portraying him from the very beginning. It adds a little colour to his character now that his family is being targeted. However, his huge family fails to make a positive impression in this book. The children have varied characteristics yet nothing that holds our attention. In fact certain situations involving them seemed outright irritating.
The plot and the writing adhere to James Patterson’s style. A big plotline which is fairly easy to catch upto, small chapters and detailed description of situations and surroundings fill up the readers’ senses. While mostly this book felt disappointing, the detailed descriptions and the huge action sequence towards the end make up for much of it.
When Michael Bennett captured and arrested Manuel Perrine, a ruthless drug dealer and charismatic leader, he thought he was done with the man. But that was until Perrine escaped. Once free he starts an all out war against his rivals and made things personal for the Bennetts. With a dangerous target on him and his family, the Bennetts are placed in witness protection and are relocated to a secluded California ranch where they live under assumed names and keep to themselves. Since Perrine continues to avoid capture, Bennett is called back into action as he had arrested the man in the first place.
Michael Bennett is a family man and when a villain targets his family, they make it highly personal for Bennett. Gone is definitely a captivating story filled with fun family moments, some drama and some adrenaline pumped action. The book continues to portray Bennett in a light that the series has been portraying him from the very beginning. It adds a little colour to his character now that his family is being targeted. However, his huge family fails to make a positive impression in this book. The children have varied characteristics yet nothing that holds our attention. In fact certain situations involving them seemed outright irritating.
The plot and the writing adhere to James Patterson’s style. A big plotline which is fairly easy to catch upto, small chapters and detailed description of situations and surroundings fill up the readers’ senses. While mostly this book felt disappointing, the detailed descriptions and the huge action sequence towards the end make up for much of it.
britad's review against another edition
1.0
Truly awful writing. My first and last James Patterson novel.
wondernikel's review against another edition
4.0
4.5! This novel topped the last!!! I really am shocked!!! A real nail biter at the end...I wonder how the next novel is going to top this!?
cnelly22's review against another edition
Listened to this on audio book on a long road trip. Some parts of the stories were muddled, but overall a thrilling listen!
jegka's review against another edition
2.0
If you record a book series in the first person, you can't change up actors halfway through the series. I had totally bought into Bobby Cannavale as Michael Bennett. Danny Mastrogiorgio and the hokey sound effects are throwing me off.