James Patterson novels

Wenders · 05-18-2004, 09:56 AM

Anyone like JP? I just finished Roses are Red, and I've started Violets are Blue.

I also read a ton of his books last summer, but can't seem to remember a lot of titles.

I like his writing, it's very suspenseful. Sometimes (like in Roses are Red), I figure out who the killer is near the beginning, but usually he has me till the end. I don't find them repetitive either.

Anyone else have thoughts?

And on a side note, I'm so glad it only took me 8 months to discover the FORT had a book thread :rolleyes

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Delphyne · 05-18-2004, 10:14 PM

I've read Kiss the Girls and Along Came A Spider. Both were awesome books; the movies sucked in comparison. (Of course, they always do.)

budsvtec · 05-19-2004, 02:31 PM

I have read everyone of Jp's books. My favorite is Jester. It is totally different from his normal type of writing, but it is such a great book and you will really get into it.
Check it out

Wenders · 05-19-2004, 04:01 PM

I'm getting there budsvtec. I usually grab a couple each time I'm at the mall, and if I'm at home on a weekend, I read by the pool. With the warm weather lately, I've read 2 books since Sunday!

I don't think I've read Jester. Maybe I'll try that one next.

unexplained · 05-21-2004, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphyne

I've read Kiss the Girls and Along Came A Spider. Both were awesome books; the movies sucked in comparison. (Of course, they always do.}

I didn't know that these movies were adapted from books. I'll read them definitely because I enjoyed the movies.

Katelyn&Carmen · 05-22-2004, 12:31 AM

I've read Beach House.. the fact that it was so easy to read kind of turned me off to him. Are his other books deeper?

megs1999 · 05-22-2004, 02:46 AM

I started out liking his books but I guess I got too much of a good thing. I don't need to be told every two pages how much Alex Cross loves his kids and Nana Mama.

Delphyne · 05-22-2004, 09:56 AM

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I've read Beach House.. the fact that it was so easy to read kind of turned me off to him. Are his other books deeper?

I've never read Beach House, but from what I hear it's not one of his best.

bones12 · 05-24-2004, 07:29 PM

I've read about 10 of his books, they are all fairly similar...... quick, easy, and entertaining is how I'd describe the majority of them.

Dinahann · 05-24-2004, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphyne

I've never read Beach House, but from what I hear it's not one of his best.

It's strange, "The Lake house" is the only book I've ever read by James Patterson and it wasn't what I thought it would be at all. I picked it up at the library thinking it would be a mystery. Boy was I wrong! That's the only book I've ever read by him, and I was very disappointed. Doesn't he mainly write mysteries? Was this an anomaly?

05-18-2004, 09:56 AM	#1
Wenders Mikey's biggest fan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin Age: 27 Posts: 2,459	James Patterson novels Anyone like JP? I just finished Roses are Red, and I've started Violets are Blue. I also read a ton of his books last summer, but can't seem to remember a lot of titles. I like his writing, it's very suspenseful. Sometimes (like in Roses are Red), I figure out who the killer is near the beginning, but usually he has me till the end. I don't find them repetitive either. Anyone else have thoughts? And on a side note, I'm so glad it only took me 8 months to discover the FORT had a book thread :rolleyes __________________ ugh. I don't get time to watch TV anymore, much less hang out at the FORT. But don't you worry, I'll be back in full force on or about November 3rd.

05-19-2004, 04:01 PM	#4
Wenders Mikey's biggest fan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin Age: 27 Posts: 2,459	I'm getting there budsvtec. I usually grab a couple each time I'm at the mall, and if I'm at home on a weekend, I read by the pool. With the warm weather lately, I've read 2 books since Sunday! I don't think I've read Jester. Maybe I'll try that one next. __________________ ugh. I don't get time to watch TV anymore, much less hang out at the FORT. But don't you worry, I'll be back in full force on or about November 3rd.

05-22-2004, 12:31 AM	#6
Katelyn&Carmen a star is born Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Snellville... hometown of music's next big superstar. Age: 22 Posts: 647	I've read Beach House.. the fact that it was so easy to read kind of turned me off to him. Are his other books deeper? __________________ YDiana DeGarmo § One VoiceY She dreamed... the impossible dream. She fought the unbeatable foe. She's still standing better than she ever did... This is it! This time I know it's for real. MY AMERICAN IDOL Did you think this fool could never win? Look at her, she's coming back again!

05-18-2004, 10:14 PM	#2
Delphyne FORT Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 149	I've read Kiss the Girls and Along Came A Spider. Both were awesome books; the movies sucked in comparison. (Of course, they always do.)

05-19-2004, 02:31 PM	#3
budsvtec FORT Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 110	I have read everyone of Jp's books. My favorite is Jester. It is totally different from his normal type of writing, but it is such a great book and you will really get into it. Check it out

05-22-2004, 02:46 AM	#7
megs1999 FORT Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3	I started out liking his books but I guess I got too much of a good thing. I don't need to be told every two pages how much Alex Cross loves his kids and Nana Mama.

05-24-2004, 07:29 PM	#9
bones12 FORT Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1	I've read about 10 of his books, they are all fairly similar...... quick, easy, and entertaining is how I'd describe the majority of them.