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kelly_e 's review for:
The People vs. Alex Cross
by James Patterson
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Title: The People vs. Alex Cross
Author: James Patterson
Series: Alex Cross, #25
Genre: Mystery/Police Procedural
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: November 20, 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Quick • Tense • Engaging
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Following an on-the-job shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and another victim left with life-changing injuries, Alex Cross finds himself on trial for murder. Alex's knows he acted in self-defense. But will the jury see it that way as the prosecution presents its case? True to his character, Alex cannot say no when his former partner John Sampson shows up needing help in a case relating to a string of missing blonde women, even though he knows he is risking what is left of his career. Will Alex be able to save himself and the girls? Or will everything go up in flames?
💭 T H O U G H T S
In his trademark short, quick chapters, Patterson delivers another good installment in the bestselling series. Switching back and forth between the plotlines seamlessly, he presents some background info key to the stories before the plot really gets going. While other series have suffered in entertainment value as the series has progressed, I don't find this is the case in the Cross series. Maybe because Patterson continues to write these ones himself? I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, and I can always count on this series when I need a quick, engaging read to get me out of slump. The integration of the familial life is one of the reasons I love this series so much. Nana Mama may just be one of my most beloved characters... ever!
While these books can be read individually, I suggest reading them in order to get the full reading experience.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Alex Cross devotees
• readers looking for a quick read
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"That's because when you fall in love, there's a chemical cocktail mixing in your brain. First it's norepinephrine, and then the serotonins kick in, give you wild energy. It's like bathing your brain in cocaine."
Author: James Patterson
Series: Alex Cross, #25
Genre: Mystery/Police Procedural
Rating: 3.75
Pub Date: November 20, 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Quick • Tense • Engaging
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Following an on-the-job shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and another victim left with life-changing injuries, Alex Cross finds himself on trial for murder. Alex's knows he acted in self-defense. But will the jury see it that way as the prosecution presents its case? True to his character, Alex cannot say no when his former partner John Sampson shows up needing help in a case relating to a string of missing blonde women, even though he knows he is risking what is left of his career. Will Alex be able to save himself and the girls? Or will everything go up in flames?
💭 T H O U G H T S
In his trademark short, quick chapters, Patterson delivers another good installment in the bestselling series. Switching back and forth between the plotlines seamlessly, he presents some background info key to the stories before the plot really gets going. While other series have suffered in entertainment value as the series has progressed, I don't find this is the case in the Cross series. Maybe because Patterson continues to write these ones himself? I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, and I can always count on this series when I need a quick, engaging read to get me out of slump. The integration of the familial life is one of the reasons I love this series so much. Nana Mama may just be one of my most beloved characters... ever!
While these books can be read individually, I suggest reading them in order to get the full reading experience.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Alex Cross devotees
• readers looking for a quick read
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"That's because when you fall in love, there's a chemical cocktail mixing in your brain. First it's norepinephrine, and then the serotonins kick in, give you wild energy. It's like bathing your brain in cocaine."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty, Terminal illness
mention of strangulation