Cross Country (Abridged) Audiobook

" This one's an eyeroller. Very simplistic writing. The story is just way over the top. This was my first James Patterson book and I'm sure it will be my last. This book reeks of a quickly cranked out bad detective novel. And there is no way anyone could buy that the detective in this story, Alex Cross, has a doctorate in anything. "

" Not my favorite of the Alex Cross novels. He has always been obsessed with catching the killers he is chasing, but he rarely risks his own family. And in this case, he seems to not care. Nana should tan his butt. It seems out of character for him. But maybe that's just where we are headed in his mind. Hmmmm. . . . "

" A little gory and graphic. I have to keep putting it down and do something else since it's a little disturbing. "

" A fast read; if the publisher had reduced the white space and made some chapters longer the size of the book would be significantly reduced. Many short chapters, only a page or two, each ending at a sort of "cliffhanger" spot in the storyline. Kept me reading, but I'm still trying to figure out whether I read because the plot was intriguing, the cliffhangers grabbed my attention, or just to get to the end. I'm also trying to figure out Patterson's purpose in writing this particular book. The likelihood of a DC Metro detective going abroad to chase a criminal across various African countries seems very slim to me. The novel contains a lot of information about the civil strife in Nigeria and Darfur. Was this to get the attention of American readers? Was the book's real purpose to get American readers interested in what is happening in Darfur with an improbable story? Stick with the story, never mind the political appeals. "

" This is one of Patterson's best, A page turner. "

" Not one of Patterson's better novels. If the unrest in Africa is accurate then it would certainly not be a safe place for an American to venture. "

" Too violent for my taste "

" Another great piece from James Patterson. However, just not as edgy and suspenseful as I had hoped. Don't get me wrong...I enjoyed but there was a little bit of improvement needed. I was not on the edge of my seat with this one. "

" One can never be sure just who the bad guy is nor where he will show up. Are there more than one, is it a conspiracy, and who is really behind all the murder and mayhem? Truly enjoyed this thriller. "

" What a disappointment! The book should have been called How Many Ways Can Alex Cross Take A Beating? Boo James Patterson! "

" Another fun read. Cross travels to Nigeria in chase of a man who killed a close friend. However the Tiger appears to be more elusive and dangerous in his own country and Cross is out of his own. Lots of action and lots going on here. Great entry in the series. "

" I loved this book, as I do all of the Alex Cross books by James Patterson. This one was especially exciting and thought provoking. An excellent read! "

" Can't go wrong with James Patterson! "

" Decent Alex Cross book but it seemed a bit predicatable at times. The dude just seems to get himself and his family in bad situations all the time. "

" Another breezy read. Good summer or beach book. "

" I loved this book. IT was full of suspense, drama, action, and scary things that kept you reading. "

" another amazing alex cross adventure, this time in Nigeria in addition to DC. contains edge-of-your-seat drama, great sound effects(if you're listening to audio). lots of tie-ins to current issues going on in the world. a must-read or listen to, excellent book "

" Very graphic; however, that is what Africa is all about. I grew up in Africa so learned to become de-sensitized to violence. Another exciting gripping book, different from the others where Alex goes to Africa, which was not good for him at all!!! "

" It was interesting to read about a country in chaos and how we take for granted our freedom and lifestyle here in the US. "

" Patterson always provides a quick read, and this was no different. This book was different from the other Alex Cross books in that it left gritty DC for harshly violent Africa. Not my favorite of his books. But I appreciate his highlight on a region of the world that is frequently ignored. "

" These books get more and more unrealistic. Come on Patterson. "

" Very disappointed in this book! I usually love the Alex Cross books "