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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
I enjoy the stories of the Alex Cross Mysteries. The only thing they do that sort of irks me is that the clues and thought processes of solving the crimes are always hidden from the reader. Much of the actual detective work is done off the pages and then we are shown the result of the story. I made guesses about the outcome and was correct in the end, but I had little to no evidence behind my inferences.
I'm not giving up on this series because I 90% enjoy it, but this book was not a recommend. The appeal of the Cross books aren't just Cross' moral compass and savvy thinking mixed with tough guy tactics, but the villains are usually complex, nuanced and deviously evil. The villain here is just a monster. There was no complexity to him. You didn't get to relish his incredulity at being caught.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mi sono letta un giallo, uno dei miei, di solito funzionava, il detective di sempre contro il cattivone di sempre, e invece no, ho beccato un giro nella guerra del Darfur, così per gradire. Forse dovrei limitarmi a leggere i libri di Bisio in questo momento, almeno non corro rischi inutili.
L'ultima fatica di Patterson mette il detective Alex Cross alla ricerca di un mercenario nigeriano (forse) che traffica con tutto e uccide con la facilità con cui io mi soffio il naso e ultimamente ho il raffreddore. Anche qui cattiveria gratuita e nessuna salvezza, oltre che nessun perdono per chi permette il genocidio in cambio di diamanti o petrolio o entrambi. Viene voglia di espatriare su un altro pianeta.
L'ultima fatica di Patterson mette il detective Alex Cross alla ricerca di un mercenario nigeriano (forse) che traffica con tutto e uccide con la facilità con cui io mi soffio il naso e ultimamente ho il raffreddore. Anche qui cattiveria gratuita e nessuna salvezza, oltre che nessun perdono per chi permette il genocidio in cambio di diamanti o petrolio o entrambi. Viene voglia di espatriare su un altro pianeta.
Number 14 and still going strong. This book is set primarily in Africa and while I found myself asking "Alex, remind me why you're still in Africa? Get your ass home!" It was still great.
I love the fact Patterson still has the ability to shock me with the end of his novels.
I love the fact Patterson still has the ability to shock me with the end of his novels.
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, Deportation
Moderate: Rape, Violence
One of the best Patterson books I have ever read! What a roller coaster ride.