Kiss the Girls

Patterson is the master of focused sentences and short chapters that skillfully propel the reader forward for “just one more chapter” until you’ve discovered that another hundred pages have zipped by so fast.

Although I love the fast-paced storyline and ingenious plots, the ongoing adventures leading into the next book leaves me pleased but not satisfied with the book’s ending and sense of unfulfilled emptiness. Perhaps this is Patterson’s objective to bring us into the neverending life of Alex Cross, where there’s never such a thing as being “done.”

I planned several days to read this novel but finished it easily and enjoyably in less than two. The book’s great strength is its clarity of purpose, supporting the plot and story through diversions and missteps of fallible characters trying to do their best. The unique and believable characters add interest to the story without becoming distracting with irrelevant details or showy jargon.

I want to read more of Patterson’s work but will look for other settings and characters before pursuing the next Alex Cross installment.

I found the Audible narration pleasantly supportive to my reading experience without overshadowing the great and pithy writing.

Well worth the journey of another great story of diversion and wondering what will happen next.

Todays book review is going to James Pattersons Kiss the Girls. Dont really have anything to say right up front, so lets 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 its part of the story. Im 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 wasnt 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 didnt like him being involved. Nor did the local police. The FBI eventually warmed to Cross and his partner, but the locals didnt.

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

The most disturbing book I have ever read. What evil is there in an author that can dream up this heinous story? Treat your heart, mind and soul better and throw this book in the trash if you have it. Do not even donate or give it away. There are graphic rape scenes in this book that only the most disturbed individual could come up with. This is not art, it is not creative, it is not “a good thriller” – it is garbage that is dressed up as literature by an author that keeps one-upping his own depravity with everything he writes.

“Kiss the Girls” is not only better than “Along Came A Spider” but it literally the best installment in the entire Alex Cross series!

It upgrades its characters and it continues the story like a good sequel should do! The villains are great and all of the sub-plots fit the story. This is the first time that I actually feel like I’m reading an Alex Cross/detective story. It takes on the usual detective themes and uses them to the novel’s advantage. I love the new character, Kate McTiernan. She is really interesting and fun to read about in this story. In fact, I love the idea of having Kate and Alex get into a relationship, because there is tons of evidence of them having feelings for each other and Patterson does a great job making me want them to go that route. The chemistry between them is beautiful. The twist is very well done, not to mention the ending as well. While the ending to “Along Came A Spider” felt depressing, this novel corrects that mistake and gives us a true “Alex Cross” ending. It has that sadness, happiness, cliffhanger, and yet, satisfying feeling that makes it feel like “the end”, along with “the adventure continues” as well.

But the best part about this novel is that I have no problems with it! None at all! It begins and ends with a strong note, the pacing and timing of everything works, the characters are all done so wonderfully, and the story is amazing. “Kiss the Girls” is not just worth buying. It is worth reading over and over and over again! It is a timeless story that shows Patterson at his best and also takes the Alex Cross series to a whole new level! Please buy it!

The Second Alex Cross Novel By James Patterson. In this book there are two depraved killers on the loose ‘Casanova’ is abducting young women from colleges in the south. ‘The Gentleman Caller’ is terrorizing Los Angeles. The bad news is the FBI think they are talking to each other!!! They seem to be competing and may be working together in ‘collecting’ girls for their harem.

Alex Cross is called in and this becomes personal with the abduction of his niece. It then becomes a race against time to track down the killer or killers!!! The pages of this book literally turn themselves and you just do not want to put the book down until you have finished it.

A brilliant psychological thrilller

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