A review by phoenixphyrre
Malicious: A Mitchum Story by James Patterson
2.0
This book filled the time but was lacking in engagement. The character development was built strongly on stereotypes and the "twist" at the end highly predictable but not due to any foreshadowing.
The first-person narrative seems contrived. At times, Mitchum seems to have to much metacognition within a situation to appear realistic. People rarely analyze their motives or actions while still doing them.
The plot itself had holes and felt just generally unfinished. Where were the clues for the reader to follow and be the P.I. as well? Who had Mitchem brought to the station to "talk"? Did Billy just intervene to save him? How did Tharpe find out about Pete and Alton's deal? At what point did Pete's wife become involved? Did she or Lise use Natty as a scapegoat?
This is the fourth Bookshot that I've read and the second Mitchem book. Im thinking that Patterson's writing style just may not be for me.
The first-person narrative seems contrived. At times, Mitchum seems to have to much metacognition within a situation to appear realistic. People rarely analyze their motives or actions while still doing them.
The plot itself had holes and felt just generally unfinished. Where were the clues for the reader to follow and be the P.I. as well? Who had Mitchem brought to the station to "talk"? Did Billy just intervene to save him? How did Tharpe find out about Pete and Alton's deal? At what point did Pete's wife become involved? Did she or Lise use Natty as a scapegoat?
This is the fourth Bookshot that I've read and the second Mitchem book. Im thinking that Patterson's writing style just may not be for me.