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One day, while running to the bathroom at my parents' house (TMI?) I grabbed their copy of "Kiss the Girls" because it was the closest thing with text that I hadn't yet devoured and I figured it was likely worth a quick browse, at the least. And I wasn't wrong -- this book was worth that and a whole lot more. "Kiss the Girls" ensared me from the first page and didn't let go until the last.

Sort of.

Written in simple, steady prose, "Kiss the Girls" is the story of a young detective named Alex Cross who finds himself personally involved in the case of a serial killer ("Casanova") when his beloved niece becomes the madman's latest victim. In his quest to rescue her, Alex embarks on a harrowing cross-country journey, at times accompanied by friends, new and old.

What I loved about this book was its quick pacing, shifting perspectives, and riveting antagonists, as well as its use of a young, black male to helm the story. (For the record, I'm a young, white female.) What I didn't like about it was the fact that it had several points where it could've and should've ended, yet Patterson seems to have chosen, instead, to try and confuse his readers even more when he should've been focused on wrapping up the tale. By the time Casanova's identity was revealed, the shock had been diluted.

Still, this was an immensely enjoyable book and a great read. I'd suggest it highly to anyone who wants to be entertained and who doesn't mind it coming at the expense of a weak climax.

As far as the movie goes, I haven't seen it and don't plan to, as I can't understand the poor choice to cast Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross, a character who is at least twenty-five years younger than Freeman is himself.


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Kiss the Girls Alex Cross James Patterson Books Reviews

I read Along Came a Spider, book #1 in the Alex Cross series, and enjoyed it. But this book is very different. There are sexually deviant details which are unnecessary. There is a LOT of repeated self-scolding (why can't you figure this out Alex, what does it mean Alex, what is that detail you can't quite remember Alex, etc.) which slows the pacing to a crawl. And there is a constant barrage of misspellings, bad punctuation, and misused words which are distracting.
I read this book after watching the movie (which is one of my favorites), and though, I enjoyed both, I enjoyed the book more. There was a more thrilling intensity in the book, and a great chemistry between Cross and survivor Kate. I am working my way through the Cross books and look forward to more and more from Patterson. Cross is one detective that seems to have the answers, or at least thinks he does, when his emotions aren't too overwhelming. Cross is human, and I love his enjoyment of his family and quick-witted banter with Sampson.
Today’s book review is going to James Patterson’s Kiss the Girls. Don’t really have anything to say right up front, so let’s get going.

Synopsis In Los Angeles, a reporter investigating a series of murders is killed. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a beautiful medical intern suddenly disappears. Washington D.C. USA Alex Cross is back to solve the most baffling and terrifying murder case ever. Two clever pattern killers are collaborating, cooperating, competing--and they are working coast to coast.

James Patterson followed the same formula that bothered me in the first book. Whenever Alex Cross was being concentrated on it was in first person, but the rest of the book was done in third person. Now, if Alex was talking in flashback form I could understand the different point of views, but not if it’s part of the story. I’m a firm believer that you should stick to one point of view, with exception to the flashback thing I spoke of.

The writing is still as good as ever. Patterson does have a way for captivating the reader. With simple writing, short paragraphs and chapters, and quick action the book flows easily. Patterson started off with the murderers just starting off, and it goes from there.

Alex Cross wasn’t originally supposed to be involved in the case. That was until his niece went missing. He more or less bullied his way into the investigation. The FBI didn’t like him being involved. Nor did the local police. The FBI eventually warmed to Cross and his partner, but the locals didn’t.

The main action came with something that happened to one of the killers that never happened before. Someone escaped from his fortress. Once she did, Alex knew he was going to be able to solve the case.

The only other problem I have with the book is another problem I had with the first book. Cross was acting too repressed. There is no way that a man that smart would be so dumb when it came to racism. Just my opinion on that.

I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. Sets the stage for what is to come for Cross.

Rating 4 out of 5
One day, while running to the bathroom at my parents' house (TMI?) I grabbed their copy of "Kiss the Girls" because it was the closest thing with text that I hadn't yet devoured and I figured it was likely worth a quick browse, at the least. And I wasn't wrong -- this book was worth that and a whole lot more. "Kiss the Girls" ensared me from the first page and didn't let go until the last.

Sort of.

Written in simple, steady prose, "Kiss the Girls" is the story of a young detective named Alex Cross who finds himself personally involved in the case of a serial killer ("Casanova") when his beloved niece becomes the madman's latest victim. In his quest to rescue her, Alex embarks on a harrowing cross-country journey, at times accompanied by friends, new and old.

What I loved about this book was its quick pacing, shifting perspectives, and riveting antagonists, as well as its use of a young, black male to helm the story. (For the record, I'm a young, white female.) What I didn't like about it was the fact that it had several points where it could've and should've ended, yet Patterson seems to have chosen, instead, to try and confuse his readers even more when he should've been focused on wrapping up the tale. By the time Casanova's identity was revealed, the shock had been diluted.

Still, this was an immensely enjoyable book and a great read. I'd suggest it highly to anyone who wants to be entertained and who doesn't mind it coming at the expense of a weak climax.

As far as the movie goes, I haven't seen it and don't plan to, as I can't understand the poor choice to cast Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross, a character who is at least twenty-five years younger than Freeman is himself.