mandylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
So much murder in this one... wow! Really enjoyed this one, I do have a soft spot for Michael Bennett and his 10 children. I hope this series keeps going strong for a while longer! Great listen in what has been a very stressful week
sylviabaum's review against another edition
4.0
On the whole, I like the Michael Bennett series. This one keeps you turning the pages because the contract killer, Alex, is very good at her job. It's a fast read and quite exciting. I gave it a four star, only because of the reasons below. Otherwise, it's good and entertaining.
I have a hard time believing that Alex chose to be in this profession. But then, I don't know anything about Colombia or the culture, lifestyle there. So, I'll just accept that. She appears to be an assassin with some sort of work ethics--she only kills for money; doesn't like to kill innocents or women or children unless it's absolutely necessary.
One thing that really bugs me is that the Bennett children appear to be taught by nuns. I have nothing against nuns. In fact, I love them. I had sisters in my school. Unfortunately, my kids didn't have any sister teaching them in our Parish school. Most Catholic schools I know are staffed by a majority of laypeople. If a school is fortunate to be run by an order, you might see a handful of sisters. Well, it's just something that annoys me. It doesn't really have any effect on the story.
I have a hard time believing that Alex chose to be in this profession. But then, I don't know anything about Colombia or the culture, lifestyle there. So, I'll just accept that. She appears to be an assassin with some sort of work ethics--she only kills for money; doesn't like to kill innocents or women or children unless it's absolutely necessary.
One thing that really bugs me is that the Bennett children appear to be taught by nuns. I have nothing against nuns. In fact, I love them. I had sisters in my school. Unfortunately, my kids didn't have any sister teaching them in our Parish school. Most Catholic schools I know are staffed by a majority of laypeople. If a school is fortunate to be run by an order, you might see a handful of sisters. Well, it's just something that annoys me. It doesn't really have any effect on the story.
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best in the series. Good character development and action.
delapatent's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
scott_a_miller's review against another edition
5.0
Typical, reliable Patterson and Michael Bennett. Always fun.
skeen1934's review against another edition
4.0
I have grown to love Micheal Bennett and his 10 kids, and James Patterson just keeps putting new books out there.
I really enjoyed this read, some parts were pretty dull at times, but for the most part, I was pretty sucked in. The action was as packed as is always is.
I really enjoyed this read, some parts were pretty dull at times, but for the most part, I was pretty sucked in. The action was as packed as is always is.
sparklebox1's review against another edition
4.0
I quite like Michael Bennett’s character but there was a big plot blooper when the agent talks about how she doesn’t know Michael’s family or their names and then suddenly five pages later she knows his daughters name and she swipes her! Think author forgot previous plot links. Didn’t like the additional book being clipped onto the end either.
bethanyharding1's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
megrob96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0