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Title: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson ISBN: 0-446-36419-3 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1993 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 (284 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Saw the movie and read the book, too...
Comment: Author James Patterson again at his best. Readers who are not familiar with Patterson's work may find his short-chapter style an unattractive read and be put off by the style. New readers to Patterson's style need to give his books a chance, knowing that the reader will find Patterson's stories a good read.
This reader is used to Patterson's style of writing and finds that it adds to the attraction of the read. Riveting and enjoyable for this avid reader is the shifting from Alex Cross in one chapter, with another character in the next, back and forth. This JP fan had the pleasure of meeting Patterson more than once in Manhattan before 9/11.
ALONG CAME A SPIDER is riveting and glues you to reading the book in as less sittings as possible. This bestseller is written simply, with a harrowing plot. Detective Alex Cross, family man and psychologist too, profoundly plays a key role in many of Patterson's novels. Cross' manner and delivery of detecting is above par with a concentrated number of detectives in novels, among which are Sara Paretsky's "VI Warshawski", and Patricia Cornwell's "Kay Scarpetta". Considering it is the first Alex Cross book, Cross is a character a reader can relate to with his mild manner but hard-driving methods of investigation.
Cross' associate in the plot is Jezzie Flanagan, also a police detective with a PhD in psychology connected with the Secret Service. Two crime-stoppers who work symbiotically in their efforts to apprehend a chilling psychopath -Gary Soneji- who commits child kidnapping, murder of a school teacher, horrific acts and all this from a man (Soneji) who can easily be labelled "a split-personality", while appearing as a mild-mannered, popular math teacher at an elite private school for children of the affluent society, and known to the students as "Mr. Chips".
ALONG CAME A SPIDER is engrossing & thrilling, emitting emotions that deliver a true-to-life portrayal. Victimizer Gary Soneji resembles in some ways other perpetrators who get into your mind throughout the story, such as Hannibal Lector. Soneji with his terrifying crimes outsmarts the FBI, Secret Service, and Police Department. Detectives Cross and Flanagan face the ultimate as psychologists to outmaneuver a brilliant psychopath before his next victim... and the next... and the next...
This self-professed biblioholic always looks forward to a James Patterson read. Thank you Mr. Patterson.
Rating: 4
Summary: Keeps you guessing all the way
Comment: I think that all fans of detective novels - particularly those of a psychological nature - will get a big kick out of these eight legs! James Patterson brilliantly keeps up the tension throughout the novel. As with great stories like this the villain seems unlikely at first but all the clues are there and it all fits!
Detective Alex Cross, a hardbitten black cop / psychology major from DC, is investigating a series of gruesome deaths in the ghettos of Washington when he and his partner get dragged off on a case involving the kidnapping from an exclusive private school of two children. One is the son of the secretary of the treasury; the other, Maggie Rose, is the daughter of a famous movie star. Initially Dr. Cross is annoyed at all the attention being focussed on the privileged but he finds himself getting dragged into the case.
It appears that a Gary Soneji, a teacher at the school who was so well liked he was named Mr. Chips, kidnapped the children out of the blue. As the plot thickens, leads seem to connect to the ghetto killings, one of the children turns up dead, a ransom is paid and lost and the kidnapper proves elusive. Alex Cross, vilified for his role in the handing over of the ransom, finds solice in the figure of Jezzie Flanagan - the prime secret service minder of the two children. The relationship, crossing racial boundaries, adds more tension.
The figure of Gary Soneji, the alter-ego of a Gary Murphy, is a brilliant creation up there with the likes of Hannibal Lecter. At least you know where you are with Mr. Lecter - Murphy/Soneji keep you guessing all the way - scary!
James Patterson brilliantly handles all of the threads, not letting any of them unravel and adding twist after clue after hint. The final unveiling of the villain is wonderful - suprising, but the clues are all there to find.
Rating: 5
Summary: A thrilling novel!
Comment: ALONG CAME A SPIDER, by entertaining writer James Patterson, is a thrilling novel that I have read many many times thus far and will continue to re-read it again and again. A definite keeper!
In ALONG CAME A SPIDER, Alex Cross (psychologist/detective) attempts to track down someone that is taking the children.
A great writer...great book! (Take a bow Mr. Patterson, you've certainly earned it with this wonderful story!)
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Title: Kiss the Girls by James Patterson ISBN: 0446601241 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Cat and Mouse by James Patterson ISBN: 0446606189 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Jack and Jill by James Patterson ISBN: 0446604801 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson ISBN: 0446608815 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: October, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Roses Are Red by James Patterson, Andrew Gross ISBN: 0446605484 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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