Private
Ratings27
Average rating3.1
I did not enjoy the constant introduction of characters and sub stories but overall it was a solid mystery and I liked “Jack” our hero. I will give this series a chance.
Meh. Stock characters, cliches of both plot and writing. On the other hand, I didn't quit, so it must not have been too terrible.
Meh. Intriguing basis, but not well executed. That seems to be the way with so many James Patterson outlined/written by insert ghost writer name here books anymore. This one suffers from the usual too-many-subplots-itis that has practically become the status quo for his books (especially the Women's Murder Club books, which Paetro used to have a big hand in). That results in all the mysteries being shallow, with little to no detail and an empty who cares feeling when they get wrapped up. The school girl killings was (I think) the big A plot and fantastic A plot it would have been. If it had been actually delved into and paced out. Sadly it kept getting pushed aside for lying, cheating spouses and other soap opera antics. Don't get me started on the Evil!Twin story arc. Could have done without out that one from the start.
Oh and the epilogue? Ridiculous They should be short and wrap things up. Not be multiple chapters (even if Patterson chapters usually aren't more than 3-4 pages.)
I'm sure I'll keep reading Patterson books, because occasionally a gem appears but I don't know if I'll continue with this particular series.
I like James Patterson but I did not enjoy this book at all. The story was not interesting and the characters were boring. I will try another Private novel before I make a final decision on the Private series.
