Lifeguard
by Andrew Gross, James Patterson
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Book Reviews of Lifeguard
Book Review: Misleading title...but an exciting read!
Summary: 4 Stars
We soon forget that Ned Kelly is a lifeguard in Florida.
He hooks up 4 old friends from Brockton, Mass. to
pull a multi-million dollar art heist. His only job is to set off some alarms to divert the police. He soon finds out that the theft has gone terribly wrong, and he becomes a suspect in multiple murders. His quest for redemption takes him back to Boston with questions for his dying father. FBI Agent Ellie Shurtleff becomes a most unlikely accomplice in trying to prove his innocence. Just when you think you know what is going to
happen, it takes some weird twists. It was a 2 day read, as
are all of Patterson's...interesting, exciting, unpredictable.
I am liking these authors he is co-writing with. Except for
"The Jester," he is back on my A-list. I think you will enjoy.
Book Review: Enjoyable Novel, but Would an Art Expert Really Say...?
Summary: 4 Stars
I had to suspend my contact with reality a little bit, but I truly enjoyed this book on CD. There was one incredible mistake, however, from Ellie, the supposed art expert. She made the comment that she could "shoot John the Baptist through the eye in the painting of the Last Supper." As any good art expert (or Roman Catholic) would know, St. John the Baptist was not in Da Vinci's Last Supper; he was executed before Jesus even began his public ministry.
Despite this glaring error, Patterson had many twists and turns that kept me listening to this CD. Just when I thought I had the whole story figured out, the plot twisted just enough to throw me off. The ending was somewhat contrived and unbelievable; it also seemed rushed compared to the rest of this novel. Overall, however, I would recommend it.
Book Review: Disappointed
Summary: 2 Stars
The only "Patterson" I found in this book is his signature short chapters. The book is short, the print is large and the chapters average about three to four pages long. Obviously a reader could finish it off in a night, which I did. But it wasn't because I couldn't put it down.
I found the characterization horrible. The characters were so flat and boring. How can a guy who came so close to receiving his MA be so gullible, air-headish, and stupid? Or an up and coming FBI agent so easily believe a total stranger even when ALL the facts say something different? This can't possibly be Patterson's writing. It sounds nothing like his earlier books that so easily captured the actions and thoughts of a complex character. I don't think I'd bother with another of his co-authorships again.
Book Review: Great Book! Great Writers.
Summary: 5 Stars
Lifeguard was a good and fast read for the summer. James Patterson and Andrew Gross did an outstanding job on this book. It's right up there with their Women's Murder Club Series, The Jester and Violets Are Blue. They really are a great team. I've read all of Patterson's books beginning with all of the Alex Cross mystery Series. From start to finish, this book was hard to put down. It was full of twists and turns, and very entertaining. I can't wait for James Patterson next two books, Mary,Mary (Alex Cross Novels) Nov. 14, 2005 and The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club Series ) Feb. 6, 2005 to come out. Please Mr. Patterson keep right on writing these wonderful mysteries because your great in my book. Do it for people like me who can't write a book like this myself but appreciate your great talent.Book Review: Suprized by the book
Summary: 4 Stars
Honestly I can say that some of the book was predictable, but you can look past that and enjoy the story. I usually read books about fantasy, vampire, and some mystery/thrillers also love Shakespeare. When this book was sent to my husband from his book subscription, we were going to send it back. However, he never did and I decided to read it. I love reading and took to this book immediately.
Ned is a person who came from a hard life who is down on his luck. He tries to outrun his past and where he grew up to find out that those are the issues in his life he must face. The book is a bit like shakespeare in the way tragedies seem to be everywhere. However, if you can see this book as ENTERTAINMENT or way to escape reality/daily life, then I am sure you will enjoy this book.