James Patterson is the most amazing author! Anyone else agree?
James Patterson is the most amazing author! Anyone else agree?
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James Patterson is the most amazing author! Anyone else agree?
Totally Agree ?
I love a good James Patterson!
Agreed!
I think of his books as lighter quick reads but I agree that he does a great job.
Liked Suzanne’s Diary to Nicholas. Read it on the way to the airport several years ago. Cried like a baby.
You need to read Sam’s Letters to Jennifer by JP, that one also made me cry like a baby!!!
I’ll have to look it up. Thanks.
Agreed!! And he can put a new book out immediately it’s amazing
I couldn’t agree more. I have almost every book he’s written.
? read all of Alex Cross, WMC, Michael Bennett and NYPD Red… getting NYPD Red and Fifty Fifty on Friday. Ordering them so they are cheaper.
Not a fan. I couldn’t get into him. Glad you enjoy his work though.
I wholeheartedly agree!!! One of my absolute FAVORITE authors <3
Alex Cross series.
Uh, no……
No
Totally agree.
Production line with other authors. When he wrote them all himself i liked it better.
Yes I wholeheartedly agree with you! I’ll be reading this next
Is one of many
I have read quite a few books of his some are good and then so are not.
Agree
That is the way I feel too.
Absolutely my favorite all time author. Has been since I was 17 (thanks to my lovely, beautiful grandma). But I also have my Ma in love with him too now! And I always feel he has something for anyone. But since we are on the man, what is everyone’s favorite book/series or the first book you were introduced by James that got you hooked?
Uh, no, not any more. I’m not convinced he actually writes any more, but just puts his stamp of approval on them.
I think so too??
Mr Patterson’s generosity is overlooked and under appreciated. He donated millions to indie bookstores, directly to indie bookstore employees, libraries and college student scholarships for textbooks.
Yep, I have all his books.
Love him so much!!?
Most amazing marketer.
Love him he’s my favorite male author. I buy all his books.
Used to like him, but got turned off for some reason. I think it may be the breakneck speed at which his stories go. I like a story that lets me slow down and enjoy the ride, to continue the driving metaphor lol
Love his books!
Like his solo work, not the ones with dual authors.
I do not think he is amazing…I actually don’t care for his writing.
James Patterson is a great writer but once he started with co-authors the books have been mediocre at best.
Nope
I enjoyed his Zoo books ?
lol! The good thing is you haven’t read anything, dear.
Am sure I have The murder House by him & John Grisham is another of my favourite authors ?
I like him .. and.. I prefer John Grisham
Nope
Yep!!
He’s one of my favorites
No way!
I am doing collection on him ??? He is gooooodd.
No, sorry. I used to love him
I actually think I prefer John Grisham. But I have OD’d on John Grisham after reading almost every single book he put out… I don’t want to read them anymore because so many of the characters seem exactly the same. That’s one of the risks you run when you read everything the same author puts out. Everything becomes sort of a formula after a while.
What it all boils down to is your own personal taste and which authors speak to you. If Patterson speaks to you, and reading his books makes you happy… Then yes… He is amazing.
I do have to admire any author who is prolific and successful. It’s a lot more than I can say about myself LOL. I’m just a consumer not a creator… Anyone who creates and makes many people happy with their creation and is able to make a living doing it is amazing to me. So I take back my earlier comment.
Patterson is one of my favorite authors, the only series I don’t care for is Michael Bennett (Step on a Crack, etc.).
Yep he is ; indeed
I enjoy his books
Like him very much. I own almost all his books in french, mass paperback
Reading 50 50 right now im iffy on it starting just like first book in series did
I think he is a very diverse writer that blankets all genres of our house from crime mystery to young adult to kids and even romance. His writing style is very flexible.
He’s good, but there are others I like as much or more
Nope
No. He was great. He doesn’t really write anymore. All the books coming out now are written by other people. He just seems to give them the idea and then puts his name on it.
This is correct
I like books. He’s an easy ready
I admire his ghostwriters
ME too.
Well he USED to be.
Yh really like him x
Nah. I used to love his books when I was in my teens, early twenties but now I find them to be boring.
i agree
He is one if the most amazing authors is how I would put it. He books really keep you on edge from start to finish
Yes. I agree.
I’ve been reading some other books by the authors he writes with. All are at least as good & some are better !
I agree.
I think he’s overrated now there’s ghost writers and he just slaps his name on it
Not anymore by a long way. He’s more interested in making money these days!!
I used to long ago but got tired of him
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@Lynn I just think there are better authors. His old stuff isn’t bad, but his writing changes…. you can tell he just slaps his name on things to sell books and make money. I don’t really respect that. I understand why people like him though ?
One thing I like about James Patterson’s books are the short chapters. I’m starting chapter 25 already!
I like the fast pace in his ? books!
He hasn’t written a book in several years. When he was writing them I did not care for him.
He’s a good author. I like most of his books.
ME too. Except His TRUE CRIME NOVELS. CAN’T STAND THEM.
I haven’t read those. You’re not the only person I’ve heard say they weren’t good.
Oh. Well, true crime is my favorite genre. Yeah, I’m weird. ?
@Christina I probably have to start reading them and get used to it if I am planning to go to law school and becoming a lawyer.
Wow that’s great! What kind of law will you be practicing?
@Christina, I Don’t know yet. I have to FIRST FIGURE OUT WHAT LAW SCHOOL TO GET INTO.
@Christina have u been watching the news on tv?
The lawyer that I ADMIRE THE MOST out of ALL THE LAWYERS THROUGH THE TRUMP FIASCO IS THE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR, MULLER. I want to Deal with people and help them within the LEGAL FIELD/ PROSECUTOR. WHATEVER INTERESTS ME
Yes I keep up with the news. I hope Mueller nails his a**. Pardon my French. As you can see I am NOT a Trump supporter AT ALL.
Christina Dawson Soll NEITHER AM I. He GOT MOMMY ISSUES. AND DOESN’T LIKE STRONG WOMEN. ENOUGH SAID. SAFE TOPIC: LOVE JAMES PATTERSON’S WOMEN’S MURDER CLUB, PRIVATE SERIES, SOME Alex Cross, Michael Bennett series.
He’s a misogynistic womanizer.
Christina Dawson Soll YUP. YOU FORGOT TO SAY AN OVERWEIGHT BABOON!
@Christina OH! CRAP! OPENED A CAN OF WORMS/ PANDORA’S BOX.
That’s fine with me. Although we’re not arguing or anything so I don’t see why we’d be blocked or kicked out. But whatever.
Christina Dawson Soll. Yes, TRUMP=ORGANGE BABOON. I love JAMES PATTERSON when he coauthors his books, its more interesting.
I like his Cross & Michael Bennet series. I read some of the murder club books, but then got bored of them.
Christina Dawson Soll thanks for understanding. IT WAS ABOUT MAN CHILD-BABOON MAN, IT Got over Heated and I was playfully arguing about MAN-CHILD-BABOON MAN. I got booted off a similar group. not taking any chances. Thank you for understanding.
Christina Dawson Soll There was one Michael Bennett that I couldn’t tolerate was the one with the GUY WEARING A HOODIE, I COULDN’T READ it past CHAPTER 1. (forgot the title of it ). The title of the book was GONE. IT bad an tortureous to read.
I think that one was called Gone. I didn’t like it either. I didn’t finish it.
@Christina THANK YOU.????!
@Christina What is so wrong James Patterson co-authoring?
Who said there was something wrong?
Christina Dawson Soll I am ASSUMING other people have PROBLEMS with JAMES PATTERSON CO-AUTHORING. I DON’T. LOVE THAT HE CO-AUTHORS. FYI: DID YOU READ FIFTY FIFTY? AND THERE IS A NEW MICHAEL BENNETT BOOK COMING OUT, A NEW WOMEN’S MURDER CLUB COMING OUT and ALSO A NEW PRIVATE SERIES COMING OUT. I READ HIS YA BOOK CRAZY HOUSE (AN EXERPT). HOLY SHIT! THE CHAPTER 1 WAS GREAT! YOU GOT TO READ THAT!!!
Christina Dawson Soll YOU HAVE GOT TO READ HIS YA BOOKS SOME OF THEM ARE GREAT! I LOVE THAT HE CO-AUTHORS THEM! WHAT do you THINK OF HIS BOOK SHOTS? I DON’T KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT HIS BOOK SHOTS?
@Christina ALSO TRYING READING HIS NYPD RED SERIES ITS AMAZING. I wasn’t to THRILLED NYPD RED BOOK#1. NYPD RED BOOKS #2-#4 ARE AMAZING.
@Christina WHAT genres do you like to read besides james patterson?
True crime, mysteries & biographies.
@Christina COOL. Since you like james patterson try to read NYPD RED SERIES IT’S AWESOME.
I tried. I didn’t like them.
@Christina READ, 12 YEARS AS A SLAVE and THE HEROIC SLAVE.
@Christina WHAT ABOUT STUART WOODS?
@Christina what type of mysteries of what era?
I’ve read Twelve Years a Slave (I’ve also seen the movie). I don’t like Stuart Woods. I like Mary Higgins Clark, Lisa Scottoline, Brian Freeman & Mary Kubica.
Christina Dawson Soll omg! me too what about her daughter carol higgins clark? I love stuart woods, except BARELY LEGAL. I wish that STAURT WOODS WOULD make his main character SO LESS DAMNED HORNY THAT SCREWS ANY FEMALE WITH A UTERUS. HE JUST RUINS IT. i LOVE MICHAEL CONNELLY- HARRY BOSCH BOOK SERIES. WHAT ABOUT COZY MYSTERIES? I ENJOY Lisa Scottoline.
Michael Connelly is ok. I’ve read one of his books.
@Christina what CAROL HIGGINS CLARK? REGAN REILLY MYSTERY SERIES.
I haven’t read any of her books.
@Christina YOU SHOULD SO FAR THEY ARE AWESOME.
Ok
Christina Dawson Soll SAY “OK” like you MEAN IT! IN ALL CAPS, PLEASE! LOL!????!
OK. ?
Christina Dawson Soll I STILL DON’T SEE IT LIKE YOU MEAN! LOL!???!
I’m going to sleep now. It was nice talking to you. Have a good night. ??✌
@Christina Going for a walk now. Night. I belive you try those books. night.
Nope
he became formulaic when he stopped writing them himself and got a ghost writer. i’m boycotting him.
No. He is one I can only deal with in audio form. ?
Yes he is. It depends on the book. I DON’T Like is TRUE CRIME NOVELS.
He does not write any of his adult fiction books, so I would have to disagree with you there. I will say though that he is a powerful force in the children’s literacy fight, and has helped many authors get their starts, so he has been great for the industry.
try reading his YA BOOKS. I THINK HE IS TERRIFIC CO-AUTHOR. HIS CHILDREN ARE GREAT AND SO is his YA BOOKS. I DON’T CARE IF HE DOESN’T WRITE HIS OWN BOOKS.
@Janet I have read several of his early books, some he wrote and some that were written in his name, and thought they were good, but not great.
@Peter like what?
@Janet I read the first 3 Alex Cross books, the first 3 Woman’s Murder Club books, and a few others. Then I gave up after reading Jester. I thought that one was terrible.
no
I have to admit, as a 1st person author – his Maximum Ride series is unforgettable. I’ve never read a character with the same strong, prominent personality as Max. I’ve never forgotten her, or how she’d poke the reader and go “HEY YOU, YES, YOU!!!” and it really grabbed me as a kid. It got me really into reading.
Meg Cabot does that very well too, but not quite the same.
TRUE, his YA’s a awesome, especially the WITCH AND WIZARD SERIES, CONFESSIONS SERIES, MIDDLE SCHOOL SERIES and CRAZY HOUSE.
I ENJOY MEG CABOT, HEATHER WELLS SERIES.
He has a show on the ID channel.
GET OUT ! WHAT IS IT CALLED.
Me
ME? ME WHAT? DON’T GET IT?.
Yes, I do. He writes all of those books, gives other authors an opportunity by co authoring with them, supports independent book stores and gives money to book charities.
Jill Jollief FINALLY, someone I can actually agree with. JP IS AMAZING ISN’T HE? I LOVE THE BOOKS THE BOOKS THAT HE CO-AUTHORS WITH, they are amazing, RIGHT?
Nope. I don’t agree at all. Plus he has other people write his books. I can’t respect that.
nope
YES Read all of his books
TRYING TO READ ALL OF HIS BOOKS, EXCEPT HIS TRUE CRIME BOOKS AND ONE OF HIS MICHAEL BENNETT BOOKS: GONE. GONE IS A HORRIBLE BOOK.
His earlier books were better…
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