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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Mar 11, 2004
Pros: Brings new dimensions to old characters, great story, the ending is a total surprise
Cons: The Christine Johnson character
Summary: Pop Goes The Weasel is the fifth book in the series and is the book before the series went a little bit stale. This one remains my favorite simply because of the sure-fire nature of it. The story moves at breakneck pace, the characters are some ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 19, 2001
Pros: kept you reading, good writing
Cons: way to much detail about stuff you really didn't want to know
Summary: I really enjoyed this book because of James Pattersons style of writing. It was VERY suspenful but a little predictable, but then aren't most books? I also took a liking to his characters. I found them well developed and full of personality. I could have ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 7, 2001
Pros: Suspense that keeps pages turning effortlessly
Cons: Not good for people squeamish about sicko violence
Summary: Let me state up front, I love JP novels. He is the master of suspense in my estimation. Let me say as well, I am one of those people who read slow and often don't attempt paperbacks because I don't have the time. I often listen to books on tape and even ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 4, 2001
Pros: Hearing the voice of each.
Cons: I could not leave it alone!
Summary: I have just enrolled in an audio book club. This was the first story I listened to.I have been a fan of Mr. Pattersons' books for a while,and thought it might be fun to "listen" to one. I could not be torn away from this story. It was read ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 7, 2000
Pros: Great book . I couldn't put it down til I finished it!
Cons: NA
Summary: Alex "The DragonSlayer" Mack is at it again. Our likeable Porsche driving doctor/detective/profiler is out on the trail again: He's in love and he's found happiness but it's being threatened by a series of twisted pattern murders in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 3, 2000
Pros: taut and suspenseful
Cons: imperfect ending
Summary: I have not read that many suspense titles in my life, especially the past few months. The only reason I picked this book up is that it is available in the airport bookstore and the synopsis in the jacket seemed promising. All I was looking for is a good ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 19, 2000
Pros: exciting, Alex Cross is in it
Cons: doesn't live up to expectations
Summary: I loved Alex Cross's first few outings enough to list James Patterson among my favorite authors. I ended up reading most of Mr. Patterson's books and more or less enjoying them, so I was eager to read this one. It wasn't worth the wait. The new killer ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2000
Pros: Keeps you on the edge of your seat
Cons: If you've never read any of the other Alex Cross books, things in them may have been given away in this one
Summary: I have only recently begun to read murder-mystery/detective/serial killer (whatever you want to call them) books, but each one has left me on the edge of my seat. My favorite author so far has been Don Passman and his book, The Visionary. That is, he ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 24, 2000
Pros: Very suspenseful, fast-paced
Cons: Some same patterns from Kiss the Girl
Summary: After reading Kiss the Girls by James Patterson, I thought I would try another one of his novels. This book, Pop Goes the Weasel, is another in the series starring forensic psychologist Alex Cross. Returning characters include his sidekick John ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 3, 2000
Pros: Good plot, nice writing
Cons: Not especially substantial
Summary: I never considered myself a fan of James Patterson, primarily because I had never before read anything he wrote. After reading this, though, I might seek out further works. This novel follows Detective Alex Cross as he tries to trap a particularly ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2000
Pros: fast moving
Cons: none
Summary: the best yet! Alex cross seems to always surprise us Patterson has created a character that you cant wait to read the next page. This book was so engrossing that i couldn't put it down page after page it was never a dull moment! i recommend this book ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 18, 2000
Pros: Usual absorbing entertainment
Cons: Lack of realistic character development
Summary: James Patterson has continued his tradition of producing best selling thrillers with his latest work. Unfortunately " continued his tradition" pretty much sums up POP. Like many writers, Mr. Patterson seems to be writing more for the Hollywood ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 9, 2000
Pros: Alex Cross
Cons: wasn't as exciting as his last few Alex Cross books.
Summary: I have just read Pop Goes The Weasel and I thought it was another great James Patterson book! I have read all of his books and I especially love the Alex Cross books. I feel as though I would really like and respect this character.
He is a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 13, 2000
Pros: One finds it difficult to put the book down.
Cons: Do not start this book unless you have time to finish it soon.
Summary: This is another book in the Alex Cross series. As this is the first I have read, I have no basis for comparison. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel.
Detective Cross and his family managed to find a very warm spot in my heart. I fully ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 12, 2000
Pros: Great characters and chilling plot
Cons: none
Summary: This novel is another great episode in Patterson's series containing Detective Alex Cross. I started reading Patterson's novels after watching the movie Kiss the Girls, and when I read the book I was very impressed by the character Alex Cross. He is a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 11, 2000
Pros: fast paced read, shorter chapters than normal, another Patterson novel
Cons: weak ending as if written for a movie
Summary: I just finished Pop Goes The Weasel by James Patterson. Pop Goes the Weasel features Alex Cross, a Washington D.C. detective.
Alex Cross along with John Sampson, his partner, and a few other detectives on the force are ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 5, 2000
Pros: good story, good characters, consitent
Cons: too violent for me
Summary: The first book of James Pattersons that I read was Kiss the Girls. A very good book but a little too gorry for my tastes. So I was a bit reluctant to read this book by him since it had the same lead character.
Much to my surprise, it wasn't as ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2000
Pros: Alex Cross & Supporting Cast!
Cons: Nothing!!
Summary: Modified on 6/14/00
I have to admit that while reading this latest book in the Alex Cross series, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. It had all of the elements that make James Patterson's Alex Cross books winners, but I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2000
Pros: Gripping and suspenseful story
Cons: A couple of dead ends in the plot
Summary: This is the very first suspense novel that I have ever read, and only did so at my boyfriend's urging. He had read "Kiss the Girls", also by Patterson, and had told me how the novel was so much more gripping than the film. I finally picked ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 29, 2000
Pros: Quick read, Entertaining
Cons: Predictable, Ending leaves you hanging.
Summary: I am an avid fan of James Patterson's Alex Cross series and couldn't wait to read Pop Goes the Weasel. I sped through the book as I have with the others, however, this book clearly doesn't compare with the others.
While investigating a ... read more
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