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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Five stars just because you will not see the ending coming. It may not be for everyone, but this is a must, must read if you got into the Alex Cross series.
The rest is well known. A fast pace thriller that will keep you turning pages and at the edge of your seat. Very standard for the Alex Cross series, but this one is one of the best so far (I still got a bunch of them to read).
There are things that I don't like in this book and pissed me off, but that's what good books do. They bring you in the same ride as the main character, and you can feel what they feel. You may not like what happens, but you'll feel it anyway.
Now, I'm heading to the next one full of hope. Let's see.
The rest is well known. A fast pace thriller that will keep you turning pages and at the edge of your seat. Very standard for the Alex Cross series, but this one is one of the best so far (I still got a bunch of them to read).
There are things that I don't like in this book and pissed me off, but that's what good books do. They bring you in the same ride as the main character, and you can feel what they feel. You may not like what happens, but you'll feel it anyway.
Now, I'm heading to the next one full of hope. Let's see.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual violence, Violence
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book had me all over the place.
But then again, it is a book written by James Patterson so I wasn't really shocked.
Roses are Red was good but I don't know if it was my favorite. I've read so many and while this book didn't disappoint me at all - it's just way to hard to pick a favorite book right now. I'm only on book 6 so I can't really be like "OMG THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK OUT OF THE WHOLE GOD DAMN SERIES" because there's a shit ton of books within this series. I want to read them all and then when I get to the last book I will somehow try to pick my favorite child.
Now back to this book and yes this review will have spoilers.
Alex Cross is dealing with all of these robberies and murder scenes while also dealing with a crap ton of personal shit too. Christine is going through a post-traumatic stress situation with the whole kidnapping thing that happened a year ago. They, Alex and Christine, have had their baby in the last book (named Alex Junior) and he get's baptized in this one. However, the one thing I didn't see coming happened. Christine left. She fucking left Alex, the baby, the life, and moved to a different state. Now I didn't really like Christine in the beginning, then I foolishly started to like her in the last book, and now I hate her again.
Then there's Alex and his kids and I don't want to spoil anything about them - I was just sad for like a chapter or two guys. Go read it. Cry with me.
Other than that, there's the whole mastermind thing. It honestly confused me in some cases and I just wanted to figure out how everything was connected. And then the whole ending just blew my mind. I needed more. I hate cliffhangers.
I'm so glad that I have a lot of these books either in my room or on my Kindle because I don't have to wait to read it. I'm going to dive right into the next book right now.
But then again, it is a book written by James Patterson so I wasn't really shocked.
Roses are Red was good but I don't know if it was my favorite. I've read so many and while this book didn't disappoint me at all - it's just way to hard to pick a favorite book right now. I'm only on book 6 so I can't really be like "OMG THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK OUT OF THE WHOLE GOD DAMN SERIES" because there's a shit ton of books within this series. I want to read them all and then when I get to the last book I will somehow try to pick my favorite child.
Now back to this book and yes this review will have spoilers.
Spoiler
Roses are Red sort of gives you a murdering duo. However, you just know the person planning these murders out as The Mastermind. But is there really just one guy behind all of this? Who knows.Alex Cross is dealing with all of these robberies and murder scenes while also dealing with a crap ton of personal shit too. Christine is going through a post-traumatic stress situation with the whole kidnapping thing that happened a year ago. They, Alex and Christine, have had their baby in the last book (named Alex Junior) and he get's baptized in this one. However, the one thing I didn't see coming happened. Christine left. She fucking left Alex, the baby, the life, and moved to a different state. Now I didn't really like Christine in the beginning, then I foolishly started to like her in the last book, and now I hate her again.
Then there's Alex and his kids and I don't want to spoil anything about them - I was just sad for like a chapter or two guys. Go read it. Cry with me.
Other than that, there's the whole mastermind thing. It honestly confused me in some cases and I just wanted to figure out how everything was connected. And then the whole ending just blew my mind. I needed more. I hate cliffhangers.
I'm so glad that I have a lot of these books either in my room or on my Kindle because I don't have to wait to read it. I'm going to dive right into the next book right now.
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
James Patterson is a prolific author and he's good at what he does.
I did not give him a higher rating, despite his skill, because there is no conclusion at the end of the book. The mystery is *almost* tied up, but the real killer is still on the loose and Detective Cross knows it. It's not okay.
Know what I like best about Mr. Patterson? His guest shots on Castle!
I did not give him a higher rating, despite his skill, because there is no conclusion at the end of the book. The mystery is *almost* tied up, but the real killer is still on the loose and Detective Cross knows it. It's not okay.
Know what I like best about Mr. Patterson? His guest shots on Castle!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Patterson is always good when I need a quick two-day book. He doesn't disappoint.
As usual, another amazing thriller by the best, James Patterson. He writes as if he is Cross and he is solving these crimes. I feel as though I am reading a diary of sorts.