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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
FINALLY!!!!! The James Patterson of earlier books is back! This was pure entertainment at its finest!
James Patterson is back! I love the Alex Cross series, but the last couple of books were subpar. "Cross My Heart" was so disappointing that I was ready to give up on the series. Thankfully "Hope to Die" did not disappoint. It was filled with everything I love about this series - mystery, suspense and a good storyline. I have heard rumors that this is the last Alex Cross book. If it is, I'm glad Patterson ended the series on top.
Really enjoyed reading this book.
A continuation from the previous works.
I guess the whole book, Alex Cross is on the back foot and in despair and the help comes from an unlikely source.
Having said that I really liked how the characters were developed, and it is revealed bit by bit, especially for the one who kidnapped Cross's family.
A good read.
A continuation from the previous works.
I guess the whole book, Alex Cross is on the back foot and in despair and the help comes from an unlikely source.
Having said that I really liked how the characters were developed, and it is revealed bit by bit, especially for the one who kidnapped Cross's family.
A good read.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"Cross My Heart" and "Hope to Die" are truly a mini series within the Alex Cross saga. If not for the 800 pages, it really should be one book. Just as another case is buttoned up tight, "Cross My Heart" ends with a cliff hanger that challenges any season finale on prime TV. The ending author note makes it feel more like Patterson was up against a deadline rather than the described letting Alex Cross be true to his feelings.
That slight aside, this book keeps readers on their toes and questioning if Alex Cross will take a sharp turn in his moral compass.
"Hope to Die" is worth picking up the second book to find out how the story with this featured killer will end. And the story contains many unexpected twists and turns.
That slight aside, this book keeps readers on their toes and questioning if Alex Cross will take a sharp turn in his moral compass.
"Hope to Die" is worth picking up the second book to find out how the story with this featured killer will end. And the story contains many unexpected twists and turns.
If only a book could be given 10 stars!! It has been a long time, if ever, that a book has made me want to stay up all night reading. I don't know how Mr. Patterson is going to top this book, but I sure hope he does, because nobody does it better.
Good conclusion
After just reading Cross My Heart, I was very eager to read this book. I was worried about the Cross family for the first time since I've started to read the Alex Cross series. A few things were on the verge of not being believable but all in all, it was a good read.
After just reading Cross My Heart, I was very eager to read this book. I was worried about the Cross family for the first time since I've started to read the Alex Cross series. A few things were on the verge of not being believable but all in all, it was a good read.
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I’ve been reading the Alex Cross series for a while now, and as it happens, have only missed five out of twenty two at least going what I can remember registering on Goodreads, including the latest Cross Justice. The others are Violets Are Blue, Four Blind Mice, The Big Bad Wolf, London Bridges, so it’s safe to say that I’m a big fan of the series even if the more recent entries have been hit and miss in places. Thankfully though Hope to Die was a return to form for the series after the OK instalment of Cross My Heart, delivering another nonstop action packed read from the master of creating a fast-paced novel, literally, one thing that’s common about all of Patterson’s many, many books is that they’re never slow, and Hope to Die is no exception.
Following the cliffhanger that was met with mixed receptions at the end of Cross My Heart Alex Cross’s life is collapsing around him. The Detective is missing his Wife, Bree, who’s been kidnapped by a psychotic assassin along with Nana Mama and his children. If he’s to get his family back Alex may be forced to play by the killer’s own rules, and what follows is an incredibly intense game of cat and mouse that nearly tips Alex over the edge. He’s not alone though, and has support from Ava, John Sampson and his allies in the FBI, making the book a compelling and engaging read. It helps that the antagonist is also in true Patterson style, pulled off well as incredibly evil and feels refreshingly memorable.
There are a few bits and pieces here that don’t work, with character inclusions that could have been avoided, but on the whole Hope to Die is a strong read. The climax of the book is exciting and rewards readers who didn’t jump ship with Cross My Heart, like a few people in the Goodreads reviews section said that they were going to do, and Patterson finds a way of pulling back readers who had a waning interest in the series. If you haven’t read at least one Alex Cross novel and you’re a crime fan then you’re missing out on something really awesome – by and large they can be read as standalones, but there are some that interlink and this one follows on from the end of Cross My Heart very well, so you’re better off going back a few before you get to this one.
As usual when writing a review for an Alex Cross novel, or any series that has had more than five or so entries, it’s difficult to try and come up with something new to say that hasn’t already been said before, and that’s more the case than ever with Hope to Die. Chances are if you’re a Patterson fan you’ll have read this one already and if not you’re not going to read it, but on the whole, the book still remains an enjoyable read and as usual with this series, a super quick one.
I’ve been reading the Alex Cross series for a while now, and as it happens, have only missed five out of twenty two at least going what I can remember registering on Goodreads, including the latest Cross Justice. The others are Violets Are Blue, Four Blind Mice, The Big Bad Wolf, London Bridges, so it’s safe to say that I’m a big fan of the series even if the more recent entries have been hit and miss in places. Thankfully though Hope to Die was a return to form for the series after the OK instalment of Cross My Heart, delivering another nonstop action packed read from the master of creating a fast-paced novel, literally, one thing that’s common about all of Patterson’s many, many books is that they’re never slow, and Hope to Die is no exception.
Following the cliffhanger that was met with mixed receptions at the end of Cross My Heart Alex Cross’s life is collapsing around him. The Detective is missing his Wife, Bree, who’s been kidnapped by a psychotic assassin along with Nana Mama and his children. If he’s to get his family back Alex may be forced to play by the killer’s own rules, and what follows is an incredibly intense game of cat and mouse that nearly tips Alex over the edge. He’s not alone though, and has support from Ava, John Sampson and his allies in the FBI, making the book a compelling and engaging read. It helps that the antagonist is also in true Patterson style, pulled off well as incredibly evil and feels refreshingly memorable.
There are a few bits and pieces here that don’t work, with character inclusions that could have been avoided, but on the whole Hope to Die is a strong read. The climax of the book is exciting and rewards readers who didn’t jump ship with Cross My Heart, like a few people in the Goodreads reviews section said that they were going to do, and Patterson finds a way of pulling back readers who had a waning interest in the series. If you haven’t read at least one Alex Cross novel and you’re a crime fan then you’re missing out on something really awesome – by and large they can be read as standalones, but there are some that interlink and this one follows on from the end of Cross My Heart very well, so you’re better off going back a few before you get to this one.
As usual when writing a review for an Alex Cross novel, or any series that has had more than five or so entries, it’s difficult to try and come up with something new to say that hasn’t already been said before, and that’s more the case than ever with Hope to Die. Chances are if you’re a Patterson fan you’ll have read this one already and if not you’re not going to read it, but on the whole, the book still remains an enjoyable read and as usual with this series, a super quick one.