Reviews

The Quickie by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

ribey's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

khufu's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I kept waiting for it to get better. It didn’t. The plot was there but poorly executed. The characters are supposed to be smart but don’t do rational things.

amysbooknook8's review against another edition

3.0

For me, the title had nothing to do with the actual book as it wasn't really a "quickie". This is my first time reading a James Patterson title. This book started out with a woman's point of view into seeing her husband go into a hotel with another woman and lying to her that very evening about where he had been. The beginning was interesting but as the book progressed, it got a bit slow to me as we are seeing the unraveling of how one decision can change your entire life. I really wanted to shake the main character and ask, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?".

Despite the slow chapters, i read on as I thought, "this has to get better" and it did! The ending was great and surprised me. This isn't an amazing book, it wasn't memorable, but I enjoyed it as a light read.

novelesque_life's review against another edition

1.0

ZERO STARS

"Lauren Stillwell is not your average damsel in distress. When the NYPD cop discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But her revenge goes dangerously awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour.
In a further twist of fate, Lauren must take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. Now, she's paralyzed by a deadly secret that could tear her life apart. With her job and marriage on the line, Lauren's desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood--and her life." (From Amazon)

Three hours of my reading life I won't ever get back.

obxhokie's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This, being my first Patterson book, was a fast read. Plenty of twists and kept me entertained. I only wish it hadn’t felt like so much of a stretch and had ended with more finality.

wickty's review against another edition

3.0

I remember it being good but cant really remember the ending so must not have been that good.

aomccourt's review against another edition

4.0

This book was definitely a page-turner. I didn't want to put it down. Every time it seemed close to being resolved there was a new twist to the story.

ericagenevra's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective sad 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

4.0

roxxyreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mazzykim's review against another edition

mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5