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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Probably my first book by Patterson--or shall I say, his ghostwriter?
Very predictable plot.
Ali is not a smart as Arty (Artemis Fowl).
For a series, it's not something I'd like to continue.
Very predictable plot.
Ali is not a smart as Arty (Artemis Fowl).
For a series, it's not something I'd like to continue.
James Patterson expands the Alex Cross legacy in his new series, featuring Alex's son, Ali. This book is the first book in the series and it is such a welcome change. Ali is aspiring to be a detective like his dad, Alex Cross so you not only get the son's (Ali's) point of view, but the father's (Alex's) point of view as well.
A great introduction for YA and middle grade readers to the writings of James Patterson.
4 stars - I really like it.
A great introduction for YA and middle grade readers to the writings of James Patterson.
4 stars - I really like it.
And the audiobook marathon continues.... I've almost got a little bit of breathing room, so my life can go back to not having my headphones on 24/7 when I'm not at work, but not quite.
This installment in the marathon is the new middle grade spinoff series of the Alex Cross books. I haven't read the Alex Cross series (but it's on the list to get to eventually), but this one definitely is pushing me to start it. I loved the characters, and I also liked the fact that a lot of the things that Ali did in the book was believable for what a kid his age would be able to accomplish. I also liked the fact that the message behind everything was a good one -- that kids are capable people in their own right, but also urging caution at the same time. So thumbs up for the message.
I can see this series going far, and growing as its target audience matures, and morphing into a young adult series, and then into adult thrillers. It's definitely going to be fun to follow.
This installment in the marathon is the new middle grade spinoff series of the Alex Cross books. I haven't read the Alex Cross series (but it's on the list to get to eventually), but this one definitely is pushing me to start it. I loved the characters, and I also liked the fact that a lot of the things that Ali did in the book was believable for what a kid his age would be able to accomplish. I also liked the fact that the message behind everything was a good one -- that kids are capable people in their own right, but also urging caution at the same time. So thumbs up for the message.
I can see this series going far, and growing as its target audience matures, and morphing into a young adult series, and then into adult thrillers. It's definitely going to be fun to follow.
Alex Cross is a character that I've been spending time with for about 11-12 years. So when I saw on Goodreads that there was a book that was all about his youngest son, Ali, I knew I had to pick it up and immediately put it on hold at my local library.
My favorite part about this was that the book happens concurrently with the last Alex Cross book I read (The People vs. Alex Cross). I enjoyed seeing that story from the perspective of Ali, since we don't usually read from his perspective in the adult novels. Ali's personality didn't change from the adult novels to this one (middle grade), so I'm glad to see the consistency in Patterson's writing across age / reader levels.
Ali takes detective work into his own hands when his friend disappears. Does he cross the line in what he should be doing? Yes absolutely. Is this in line with the Ali we all know and love? Yes absolutely.
Overall, this was so much fun! Obviously, a middle grade mystery is not going to be the same experience as an adult mystery. However, it was still a ton of fun and exactly what I enjoy in a mystery book.
Trigger warnings: burglary; kidnapping.
My favorite part about this was that the book happens concurrently with the last Alex Cross book I read (The People vs. Alex Cross). I enjoyed seeing that story from the perspective of Ali, since we don't usually read from his perspective in the adult novels. Ali's personality didn't change from the adult novels to this one (middle grade), so I'm glad to see the consistency in Patterson's writing across age / reader levels.
Ali takes detective work into his own hands when his friend disappears. Does he cross the line in what he should be doing? Yes absolutely. Is this in line with the Ali we all know and love? Yes absolutely.
Overall, this was so much fun! Obviously, a middle grade mystery is not going to be the same experience as an adult mystery. However, it was still a ton of fun and exactly what I enjoy in a mystery book.
Trigger warnings: burglary; kidnapping.