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The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson

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beckyyreadss's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I wanted to read this book because I have enjoyed this series so far. This book is a whole story with a beginning and an ending. However, there is a lot of reference to past villains and past characters in the first couple of books in the series. So, I would recommend reading them first. But this series is stressing me out so much. 

This book still follows Alex Cross, he is working his first case since joining the FBI and his colleagues are perplexed. Across the country, me and women are kidnapped in broad daylight and then they disappear completely. These people are not being for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it seems The Wolf is the master criminal behind this terrible trade and who is bringing a new reign of terror to organized crime. Even if he admires the FBI’s vast resources, Alex is impatient with the Bureau’s clumsiness and caution when it times to move. A lone wolf himself, he has to go out alone to track his new prey and try to rescue some of the victims while they are still alive. As the case boils over, Alex is in hot water at home, too. His ex- fiancée, Christine Johnson, comes back into his life and not for the reason Alex might have hoped. 

My favourite chapters are the ones where Alex defeats the bad guy and usually whilst he is kicking ass. I love how he takes them down and the fact that his emotional state is also depicted in those chapters – like he could die right now, and he is thinking if Jamilla is okay and if they are going to talk tonight or if the children are going to mad at home for coming home late. This book also ends with more questions that I would like answers to – especially around the Wolf and baby Alex. I love the different points of view throughout the book, it made the book interesting and getting to know the victims and the killers and why they picked those people.  

I missed Sampson in this book and the partnership between him and Alex especially with Sampson announces he is going to be a father. I also hate Christine, she can just like go back to Seattle and leave the Cross family alone. The only thing that I would say is a weakness for me personally is the short chapters. I just prefer bigger chapters. However, as always, it works well with this style of books and writing. 

I enjoyed this book and managed to finish it pretty quickly. I cannot wait to read the next book and see who Alex is hunting for next and if he manages to fix the FBI. I gave this book three stars because I miss Sampson and would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Chris Carter and tv shows like Law and Order and Criminal Minds. 
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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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