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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community May 11, 2001
Pros: 1st to Die offers a new cast of characters...finally
Cons: somewhat predictable, at times...the ending was too twisted
Summary: If you have ever read my profile page, you will know that without a doubt, I am a staunch James Patterson fan. In fact, I am his number one fan!! Therefore, I am the first to admit that I have been disappointed in some of Patterson's more recent ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 26, 2010
Pros: Twists and turns add to the mystery.
Cons: Can get lame in some places.
Summary: I am a huge fan of James Patterson's Alex Cross series of books. The charming yet well educated Dr. Detective Alex Cross seems to be able to solve anything that gets in his way. It took me a long time to decide to start reading the books in the Women's ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 4, 2009
Pros: Gripping
Cons: piled on complications
brutal murders
Summary: I was recently on vacation and was unexpectantly given the book 2nd Chance by James Patterson while sunning on a beautiful beach in Bermuda. Upon our return we visited close friends, exchanged stories and talked books. They said they had 1st To ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 9, 2009
Pros: Strong plot; interesting main character
Cons: Weak supporting characters; bad ending
Summary: Given my general dislike of graphic violence or sex, I have avoided James Patterson. Still, I was curious enough when his Women's Murder Club novels were turned into an ABC show last season to watch. I found myself enjoying them enough that ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 20, 2008
Pros: Well-developed characters, intriguing mystery.
Cons: A few "girlie" moments I didn't care for.
Summary: James Patterson's 1st To Die is the first book in what would come to be known as the Women's Murder Club series. This is the book where the four women first get together and decide to form a club, where they each contribute their resources ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 18, 2008
Pros: Great book, good story, easy read
Cons: Subplot not explored as much as I would have liked.
Summary: I am a huge James Patterson fan, and with this book, First to Die, he did not disappoint me! The book begins with the killing (or rather, the discovery of the killing) of a bride and groom in their hotel room. It appears as though the groom is killed ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 4, 2007
Pros: Riveting plot, unique concept, and great characterization; page turning drama
Cons: crusty in places
Summary: James Patterson has never been one of my favorite authors. Having read some of his earlier works years ago, I put the author aside for other authors whom, at the time, I felt were better writers. But over the last few years, my daughter has become ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 16, 2004
Pros: Some great characters, a very great story
Cons: Stereotypical characters, ending, some parts of underdeveloped
Summary: I finished reading 1st To Die about two weeks ago and am currently reading the follow up, 2nd Chance. The third book in the series, 3rd Degree, just came out. Now, that I’ve got that off my chest, let me tell you how much of a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 28, 2003
Pros: interesting story, powerful lead character, unexpected twist at the end
Cons: typical Patterson style with short chapters
Summary: Hello. My name is Kim and I am a huge James Patterson fan. This is something that I have neve ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 24, 2003
Pros: This is a keep you on the edge suspense
Cons: None - this book is perfectly written
Summary: A women's murder club consisting of a homicide detective, reporter, assistant district attorney and ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 25, 2003
Pros: Quick read
Cons: none
Summary: This book was a great start to a new series by James Patterson. The book was like some of Patterson's other books as far as the quick chapters and page turners. This book is however unique because it provides another look at crime scene investigation. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 16, 2003
Pros: A new series from a best selling author...
Cons: ...stumbles a bit, but shows incredible promise and a strong story.
Summary: After creating a highly successful detective series around Washington detective Alex Cross, former advertising executive James Patterson turned to a familiar protagonist in his latest series – a woman detective. But unlike Agatha Christie, Patterson ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 12, 2003
Pros: Didn't want to put this book down, very varied plot
Cons: Wasn't expecting so much female empowering & romance
Summary: In February 2003, I caught the beginning of the made-for-tv movie based on James Patterson’s book, 1st to Die. Although I didn’t make it very far into the movie, the plot caught my interest, and I checked for the book at my ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 7, 2003
Pros: Fast-paced; strong voice of main character.
Cons: Ending; secondary characters are sketchy.
Summary: I was going to write that I'd never read a James Patterson book before, but then I realized I'd checked out his attempt at a romance, Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, last year...which I guess says something about what I thought about my first ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 23, 2002
Pros: Could appeal to touchy-feely sob-story fans
Cons: Wimpy, unimaginative, implausible liberal pablum
Summary: I really feel ripped off here. What a complete waste of money. Even in San Francisco, a quartet of wimpy sobbing crimefighters does not make for a good story, or even an average one. Unless of course you prefer to season your suspension of disbelief with ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2002
Pros: You can read it in less than 2 days
Cons: The Women's Murder Club, and the epilogue
Summary: I lightly brush the barrel of the revolver down my cheek and then up to my temple again. Oh God, oh God, oh God. I am reminded of soft hands, of Chris, and that starts me crying again
Ok, this book might be pretty good. So, I find ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 30, 2002
Pros: Action Packed, Fast Paced. Easy to be absorbed by storyline
Cons: Quick reading, Veteran Thriller readers will figure out the end early-on.
Summary: Hmmmmm...... My first review in "Books". Well, let me begin by stating that "1st to die" was my first James Patterson book. That being the case, I was able to read the novel without screaming in my head..."WHERE'S ALEX CROSS??" (I overheard some other ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2002
Pros: San Francisco and Bay Area highlighted
Cons: predictable, light, inaccurate, gratuitous, characters aren't developed individually or together
Summary: The only reason to read this book is to enjoy once again a story set in San Francisco. Otherwise, stay far away from this trite piece of trash.
It reads worse than 'Pearl Harbor' was to watch... superficial characters in an entirely ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 9, 2002
Pros: Definitely a fast page turner! Small chapters make for easy reading.
Cons: I would have thought of a better ending.
Summary: This book was the first James Patterson book that I read. I just happen to pick it up because the back of the book sounded good.
Well, it normally takes me a good month to make it all the way through a book. I usually get bored very fast, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 15, 2002
Pros: Always keeps you on your toes wondering "whodunit".
Cons: Only if you do not like descriptive murder scenes
Summary: A person’s wedding day is suppose to be the happiest day of their life. The time after, referred to as the “Honeymoon” is intended to be a time of togetherness, fun and romance. In “1ST TO DIE”., a brilliant thriller by James Patterson, three couples ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 24, 2001
Pros: Available in unabridged format on CD Rom
Cons: Light, light, light!!!
Summary: I spend about three hours a day on the road. Talk radio gets tiring pretty quick so I dropped by my favorite Barnes and Nobel to look at the books on CD (I detest cassettes). I was in luck..a new shipment had just arrived! I scanned the ... read more
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