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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you want to read a book but don't want to care about the characters and their entirely see-through plot, want to read 3 random storylines with no connection and no point, this is the book for you. Have fun.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Better than some of the recent ones. Quick beach read. Curious where they're going with Joe's return to work.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
The collaborative effort of James Patterson and Maxine Paetro with high hopes. And indeed, their joint venture yielded a good book, though one I found to be a peculiar mix of fascination and frustration. The storyline presented by Patterson and Paetro was undeniably intriguing, each plot twist leaving me eager for more. The characters they introduced were a vibrant bunch, well-developed and remarkably relatable. From the enigmatic protagonist to the colorful supporting cast, each character added depth and dimension to the tale.
Yet, as I delved deeper into the narrative, I couldn't shake off a nagging sense of disjointedness. Despite the undeniable charm of each character and storyline, there seemed to be a glaring absence of cohesion. While the characters were ostensibly connected by their friendships, the lack of meaningful links between their individual narratives left me feeling adrift. It was as if I was reading not one cohesive story, but rather a collection of disparate tales haphazardly strung together.
I found myself pondering whether this book could be better perceived as a series of interconnected novellas rather than a singular cohesive work. Each storyline was so self-contained that it could easily stand alone as its own narrative. This segmentation of the plotlines, while serving to maintain interest and momentum, also hindered my ability to fully immerse myself in the overarching story. This could begin four separate series based on each story's characters.
I would like to express my gratitude to Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Yet, as I delved deeper into the narrative, I couldn't shake off a nagging sense of disjointedness. Despite the undeniable charm of each character and storyline, there seemed to be a glaring absence of cohesion. While the characters were ostensibly connected by their friendships, the lack of meaningful links between their individual narratives left me feeling adrift. It was as if I was reading not one cohesive story, but rather a collection of disparate tales haphazardly strung together.
I found myself pondering whether this book could be better perceived as a series of interconnected novellas rather than a singular cohesive work. Each storyline was so self-contained that it could easily stand alone as its own narrative. This segmentation of the plotlines, while serving to maintain interest and momentum, also hindered my ability to fully immerse myself in the overarching story. This could begin four separate series based on each story's characters.
I would like to express my gratitude to Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.