constant_reader_19's review
3.0
Solid story. I hope that Patterson will write more with Knight and Morgan.
jkwriting24's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
vlarnold747's review
3.0
This was my first Bookshots title. I became a fan of James Patterson back in high school (roughly 20 years ago..yikes), but haven’t read any of his works since. I picked this up to see if I still enjoyed his work as an adult.
I did enjoy it. It was a quick read, very short chapters. To be completely honest, the 138 page length was the big seller for trying the Bookshot titles out. I was hoping to find some quick reads to help me meet my reading goal this year. I’m happy to say that I was right and will be reading more titles this year.
The story line was easy to follow and a bit predictable at times, but there was a twist that I was surprised by (I thought it was the other guy). There is some language, but nothing excessive. I was pleased to also not find a sex scene, I’m just not a fan. There is a hint of a romance and while the hints are pretty obvious, it isn’t a big deal.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - It was a good read.
I did enjoy it. It was a quick read, very short chapters. To be completely honest, the 138 page length was the big seller for trying the Bookshot titles out. I was hoping to find some quick reads to help me meet my reading goal this year. I’m happy to say that I was right and will be reading more titles this year.
The story line was easy to follow and a bit predictable at times, but there was a twist that I was surprised by (I thought it was the other guy). There is some language, but nothing excessive. I was pleased to also not find a sex scene, I’m just not a fan. There is a hint of a romance and while the hints are pretty obvious, it isn’t a big deal.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - It was a good read.
chelseamayxxx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a slow burn book and I kinda got lost though out this short story book. I didn’t really like this book at all it was such a boring book I don’t get why every major author has to write about the queen and the royal family. Xxx
falmouthbookwolf's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bethanyharding1's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tarablythe's review
3.0
I'm not really a big fan of the Private books, but I saw this one at my library and I really thought the crown on the cover was gorgeous - so I figured I would give it a shot. And I kind of liked it. It was really just the right length, and it packs a punch. I enjoyed it.
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
Another BookShot pulls readers into the world of Jack Morgan and his Private establishment. Back in London, Morgan is liaising with his London office and its head,Peter Knight. When a call comes from the Duke of Aldershot, Morgan and Knight follow-up, only to learn that the Duke's daughter, Abbie, has been kidnapped. Abbie is a royal wild child, known for her headline-hogging antics, usually tied into alcohol and drugs, after a humble childhood. With a random demand of £30 million by 11 the following morning, Private has little time to act and Abbie's bodyguard is also missing. With a significant amount of blood at the scene, there is a possibility that both are already dead, though Private cannot give up up. When the Duke receives another call from the kidnapper, they vow to kill Abbie and let her head roll during the famed Trooping the Colour parade, should there be any delays. The Duke is panic-stricken and Morgan calls on a potential Private new recruit to show her abilities. Major Jane Cook uses her military abilities to posit who the kidnapper might be, finding clues related to a member of the service. When Private begins piecing things together, there is something about this kidnapping that makes no sense, leaving Morgan to question the entire affair. With Abbie still missing, the hunt heats up and Private is racing against the clock to find Abbie and save the image of the Royal Family. Well worth the invested time, particularly for those who enjoy the Private series.
These BookShots are addictive, as this was the second one I completed in as many days. Patterson works with Rees Jones to spin this tale, using some interesting plo lines and a collection of characters who fit in perfectly. Peppering the narrative with mention of the previous Private novel set in London, the reader does not feel this story is disjointed from what has come before. Its quick chapters and to the point storyline, readers can easily devour this story in a single sitting, and most will want to as the pendulum of guilt keeps swinging. With a plethora of BookShots coming down the pipeline, readers should be able to devour stories of all shapes and sizes, no matter the time restrictions their days present.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Jones for an explosive story that fits perfectly within the Private series. A wonderful teaser to lure people into the Private series.
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These BookShots are addictive, as this was the second one I completed in as many days. Patterson works with Rees Jones to spin this tale, using some interesting plo lines and a collection of characters who fit in perfectly. Peppering the narrative with mention of the previous Private novel set in London, the reader does not feel this story is disjointed from what has come before. Its quick chapters and to the point storyline, readers can easily devour this story in a single sitting, and most will want to as the pendulum of guilt keeps swinging. With a plethora of BookShots coming down the pipeline, readers should be able to devour stories of all shapes and sizes, no matter the time restrictions their days present.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Jones for an explosive story that fits perfectly within the Private series. A wonderful teaser to lure people into the Private series.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
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