You've Been Warned by James Patterson, Howard Roughan
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Book Reviews of You've Been Warned
Book Review: my first book by mr. patterson
Summary: 2 Stars
This was my first time reading a book by James Patterson and I didn't enjoy it. I was confused the whole time. Is she the devil, is she crazy? She is a weak main character, who runs around like a chicken with her head cut off. I mean c'mon you are having the same dream every night and it all starts to get really real, its unfolding right in front of you and you don't even try to figure it out or stop any of it. I just wasn't happy with it at all. If anyone can recommend a better book by him, please let me know. thanksBook Review: ?????
Summary: 1 Stars
This story could have made a very interesting book! But, unfortunately, the title of my review is what I felt about the book---- I kept reading waiting for the book to start! It was read in one sitting not only because I was looking for the story line, but because of the 306 pages (hardcover), there are 14 Chapters which equal 2 blank pages and 111 sub-chapters which are about 2 pages long and include a 1/2 blank page announcing the start of the chapter and 1/2 blank page at the end of almost all of these chapters! If my math is correct, this would have brought the total page count to around 167 pages! Maybe Mr Patterson should be investing some more time in his work and trying to keep his readers happy with interesting story lines that actually are "story lines."Book Review: You HAVE been warned by me, DON'T read it!
Summary: 1 Stars
I have read several James Patterson collaborations (i.e., The Quickie, Life Guard, Beach Road, Beach House, Honeymoon, etc), and would have to say that this was the absolute WORSE so far. Because of Atlanta traffic, I often select books on CD that I usually wouldn't read, but am willing to listen to. You've Been Warned fit the bill. However, that was a huge MISTAKE and I have been regretting it ever since (although it is only 3 CD's and I kept hoping that it would get better)!
What started out as a decent (although not terribly original story), soon turned into a supernatural (?) thriller where the main character starts experiencing things that she can't explain. Kristin (nanny by day, photographer by trade)is having an illicit affair with her employer (Michael), and seems to be suffering from nightmares (of events to come or that have happened). Between seeing things that she can't explain, and guilty over the affair, Kristin stumbles thru the novel, either seeing dead people (who include her father, her pediatrician who molested her, a mean cop, and countless others) or having encounters with people who "warn" her (of what, we are never sure). The novel then continues to spin out of control with a lot of conversation about her camera (that takes odd photos), mysterious men (one with a ponytail), odd events (smelling burning flesh and having rashes), numerous cockroaches and other even unexplained events, with no real explanation, and when one is finally given...it really isn't and leaves the reader more confused than ever.
After listening to several hours of the story, I am still not really sure what it is about. And because of the lack of cohesiveness in the story, I did not really have an interest in the outcome of the story or even the character, Kristin (who I never disliked, but never liked either...at times she was a bit dumb). And with that said, I would never recommend this story to anyone.
Book Review: Absolutely Disappointing!!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I love James Patterson and devour each book as it comes out. I am totally disappointed in this one. What a waste of time. It reminds of a time way back when 2001 A Space Odyssey came out. I kept watching it thinking something would happen. Well, I kept reading this waiting for something to happen.... nothing ever did. Don't waste your money.Book Review: I liked this book!
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoyed this book. It was different from other Patterson books I've read, like Lifeguard, Honeymoom, Cross Books. I did figure it out half way through the story, but parts of ending were still surprising. I have to say I definately enjoyed it.