Double Cross (Alex Cross, Book 13)
by James Patterson
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Book Reviews of Double Cross (Alex Cross, Book 13)
Book Review: Disappointing for Patterson
Summary: 2 Stars
In the past, I have loved the Alex Cross novels. But this one is so unbelievable! Could it be that this wasn't Patterson writing the book? Cross gets into and out of so MANY situations that are impossible to escape from, and then escapes, the book becomes boring. And the situations that Cross willing puts himself into defies the carefully built personna of the loving Dad who would never put his family in danger or risk leaving them through death. Too much of a personality change for Cross. And speaking of a personallity change, would he really be jumping in and out of bed with his new girlfriend like a teenager?
I'm glad I bought this book at a garage sale for $1.00. That was about what it was worth.
Book Review: The Real James Patterson Is Back!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I was so excited to see this new novel by James Patterson. He is one of the rare authors whose books I buy without question. His books that are written with other authors are usually not very well written. It's almost as if he just gives them the plot and allow the other authors to run rampant with the story. When I saw this book, an Alex Cross book at that, I was hooked. It is a true page turner. The short chapters will have you saying to yourself, late into the night....I'll stop at the next chapter. Then....I'll stop at the next chapter, etc. Before you know it, your done and ready for the next installation. Great book, great storyline, loveable characters and nail biting suspense.Book Review: Crossed Out
Summary: 2 Stars
Double Cross will be my last Alex Cross book. I've reached the limit on the silly short chapters and the obsessive behavior regarding his family. I think it's time for 'Alex Cross' to stay out of his children's beds. This combined with the the lame attempt to create some sexual tension between Cross and his flame de jour (even 16 year olds aren't as horny - or as silly - as Cross is in this book!)result in a book that borders on the tedious, and makes it very easy to walk away from. As was said in an earlier posting, the books are coming at too rapid a pace; Patterson should take a deep breath, stop counting his money, and [start to] deliver a quality product.Book Review: Starts Slowly
Summary: 3 Stars
This book starts painfully slowly, but starts to heat about half way into it. Has tons of action in the last half, but the ending was way too open ended. Like, there was sort of 2 endings, to the two stories being told. One was very dissapointing considering the build up to it, while the other could have been removed all together. The Kyle Craig story line is totally pointless in this book and could have been saved for another book that uses him as a focal point. But overall its worth a read and in not linked to Cross at all so not a mandatory preread.Book Review: Reading with Tequila
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked Double Cross. The book was fast, entertaining and as gripping as always. Alex Cross's return to law enforcement was a good, if predicable move. How much crime solving could he really do as a mild-mannered therapist anyway? I'm not really liking his new lady love, Bree, but that's to be expected as Cross's taste in women has always been a bit sketchy. The return of Kyle Craig was a great reminder of the past and has huge potential. All-in-all Double Cross was a respectable Alex Cross novel, on par with other recent additions to the series.