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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
A decent Alex Cross outing spoiled by a rushed ending. Usually, Cross novels do a couple of chapters explanation where you can piece together everything. Something is off with this book, everything just seemed to be made to fit. Not the best Cross book, enjoyable for the most part though.
Target: Alex Cross tells of a series of co-ordinated, daring assassinations which lead to unprecedented political events in America. Alex Cross is part of the team trying to identify and stop those who are responsible. Unfortunately, I did not care who was behind the assassinations and I wasn’t bothered who was next on the list.
I know James Patterson is a very popular author and I know Alex Cross is a very popular character, both on paper and in film, so I was happy and eager to read this; apparently it is the 26th Alex Cross novel, so it must be good. But I’m sorry Century, this just did not grab me in any way though I don’t doubt others will be gripped.
The writing is not wordy nor crafted but the story is told in a simple “this, then this, then that and then this” way, which I know some readers love. However, it is not trashy, nor is it poorly written but for me, it felt like a list of events and even seeing Morgan Freeman in my mind’s eye didn’t help.
There was a side plot which seemed to be leading somewhere slowly but when it did conclude it was irrelevant and disappointing. There was an interesting character introduced who then left and of whom no more was heard. I’m not sure why she appeared, unless it helped with the word count but I would not have thought such a prolific author would need to do this; perhaps she’ll reappear in a later novel.
But, but, but…this is only my opinion, albeit an honest one. The genre is not one I lean towards but I know many of you do and many of you will probably wonder how I did not love it. We all have different tastes which allows many divers authors a readership and bookstores full of books for everyone.
I think the fault with Target is simply that it is not my preferred genre and it did not convert me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Century for the Advanced Reader Copy of the book, which I have voluntarily reviewed.
I know James Patterson is a very popular author and I know Alex Cross is a very popular character, both on paper and in film, so I was happy and eager to read this; apparently it is the 26th Alex Cross novel, so it must be good. But I’m sorry Century, this just did not grab me in any way though I don’t doubt others will be gripped.
The writing is not wordy nor crafted but the story is told in a simple “this, then this, then that and then this” way, which I know some readers love. However, it is not trashy, nor is it poorly written but for me, it felt like a list of events and even seeing Morgan Freeman in my mind’s eye didn’t help.
There was a side plot which seemed to be leading somewhere slowly but when it did conclude it was irrelevant and disappointing. There was an interesting character introduced who then left and of whom no more was heard. I’m not sure why she appeared, unless it helped with the word count but I would not have thought such a prolific author would need to do this; perhaps she’ll reappear in a later novel.
But, but, but…this is only my opinion, albeit an honest one. The genre is not one I lean towards but I know many of you do and many of you will probably wonder how I did not love it. We all have different tastes which allows many divers authors a readership and bookstores full of books for everyone.
I think the fault with Target is simply that it is not my preferred genre and it did not convert me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Century for the Advanced Reader Copy of the book, which I have voluntarily reviewed.
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
wow i got a big expectation for Target: Alex Cross.
The writing is sooo much better than the previous Alex Cross books; the imaginary is rich and the action scenes are highly pumped-up. And what needed more for me to emphasize my love for Cross Family??
the good vibe went downhill when the resolution approaching. ALL OF THESE COMING ONLY FOR THIS NARRATIVE????!
my investment burnt out like it’s a bitcoin
The writing is sooo much better than the previous Alex Cross books; the imaginary is rich and the action scenes are highly pumped-up. And what needed more for me to emphasize my love for Cross Family??
the good vibe went downhill when the resolution approaching. ALL OF THESE COMING ONLY FOR THIS NARRATIVE????!
my investment burnt out like it’s a bitcoin
1.5! Yeesh!!!! Not only was the storyline WAY too unbelievable to me! And then the reasoning behind the assassination....STUPID! Bitcoin....IS that even a thing anymore? Give me a break! Also...how many times is Ali Cross going to help Alex solve his crimes? Not impressed in the least and it is completely upsetting! Even the ending of this novel couldn't save it...just a cliff hanger ending to have me hanging on my seat for the next novel....UMMMMM....not that excited!
This was the first book I've read from the Alex Cross series. It was slow at times and was hard to link events together. However, it was a good book. Mr. Patterson (and co-authors) always find creative and innovative was to keep their readers on their toes. Maybe, I'll have to start from the beginning of the series to get a better understanding of Dr. Alex Cross.
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
