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The Black Book by David Ellis, James Patterson

traceyd's review against another edition

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5.0

James Patterson said this is the best book he has written in 20 years and he is right. Loved it. A page turner with a great ending.

mmchampion's review against another edition

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4.0

The James Patterson we all know and love. A quick and easy read that keeps you guessing until the very last page.

jackie_d's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jenmearz's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-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

3.5

jmart81's review against another edition

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4.0

I didn't think i would enjoy this book, however i was glued to it. I took away one star for the sex scenes in the book and the way the reader presented it. Sounded like it was rushed and put together quickly to fill the blanks. I didn't know whether to cringe or laugh...

sneakyawe's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow.

Seriously, this one surprised me. I felt like it was Patty all along (because who is THAT obsessed with their brother?!) and then I figured she was in on it with the Wiz and even Kate, but that ending?!? GAH!

Horrible! Just terrible!!

I really loved this book but had to drop a star because of the way Kate was some crazy love-struck nut job out of nowhere, and because of how obsessively protective Patty was about her brother... Seemed unnecessary.

tabatha_shipley's review against another edition

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5.0

A murder leads detective Billy Harney to uncover the secret of a brothel to Chicago's elite. There's a house full of incriminating evidence, but the one thing they really need is missing: the little black book.

I love being immersed in a story that completely sucks me in because of the mystery. You cannot be focused on the outside world while you're trying to unravel this plot. Highly recommended for mystery fans.

ahiatt5's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kaylovestoread's review against another edition

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

4.25

niamh_reads16's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0