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BOOK REVIEW: MISTRESS by JAMES PATTERSON & DAVID ELLIS

This was my seventh James Patterson’s book and I would say he writes better when he is not co-authoring. There were times when I read his Alex Cross‘ series or Women’s Mystery Club series and when I read his Private series or the Mistress. The difference would be in front of you. The difference is like between the day and the night. This fact may be true that he has sold more than combining Stephen King, Dan Brown and John Grisham, also, 19 consecutive No. 1 New York Times bestselling novels, and holds The New York Times record for most bestselling hardcover fiction titles by a single author but books like Mistress, it feels gone are those days when James Patterson was a real Page turner. It is just not his class or I would say, it’s not him. It’s a disgrace the way his books are written nowadays. Mistress being lengthy novel of 448 pages, the plot and the story are acceptable however the way of telling the story, the way of portraying the first person narrative was not good at all. Actually it was pretty bad, no reader would like to read the way this book is written.

In the past, I have always enjoyed Patterson’s books immensely. I used to like his style of short chapters and page turning essence his books had but now it seem, What the hell am I reading? It’s better if I read my textbooks.

After reading 100 pages you would realize that the main character of the book, Ben, might be an interesting character in this psychological thriller but reading further you will realize that before you just had a bad thought. Though I agree, it’s a fast read but I had to force myself to finish it. The character of Ben often goes on and on about mundane facts which have nothing to do at all with the storyline. And due to this he is an annoying character. I am disappointed with this one. Looks like, I’ll have to go back to Alex Cross or Women’s Mystery Club.

I would advise not to buy and waste your money. Either loan it from a library or borrow from the person who has it.

I won’t recommend this one to anyone, and if I do… Dear Devil, I shall rot in hell.

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IrishReader says: October 24, 2014 at 4:37 PM I have 3 bookshelves of James Patterson books, and I agree with you, when he co-authors, it is not his best work. I do think this is what enables him to put out a new book in what appears to be a 3-4 week time frame :-)
orples says: November 9, 2014 at 1:06 AM I think Patterson is writing books based on his reputation now. It must be nice. The orples are off pouting because they aren't as popular. ;)
dr sweetyshinde says: January 13, 2015 at 6:52 PM I only came across this author when he co-wrote 'Private India' with India's Ashwin Sanghi. I had the same grudge against Sanghi - he was better off writing alone. A case of 'Two many cooks spoiling the book?'
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I will make sure to bookmark it and come back
to read extra of your useful info. Thank you for the post.
I'll definitely comeback.

Thanks for the like

Aman(@amanhimself) says: September 14, 2014 at 11:45 PM You are welcome :)

You are welcome :)

Greetings from California! I'm bored at work so I decided to check out your website on my iphone during lunch break.
I really like the info you present here and can't wait to take a
look when I get home. I'm amazed at how quick your
blog loaded on my phone .. I'm not even using WIFI, just 3G ..
Anyways, awesome blog!

Aman(@amanhimself) says: September 23, 2014 at 10:05 PM Thanks a lot for visiting :)

Thanks a lot for visiting :)

Touche. Outstanding arguments. Keep up the good spirit.

I have 3 bookshelves of James Patterson books, and I agree with you, when he co-authors, it is not his best work. I do think this is what enables him to put out a new book in what appears to be a 3-4 week time frame :-)

Aman(@amanhimself) says: October 24, 2014 at 9:12 PM Yeah, every year he comes out at least with 3-4 books and that is his regime! :)

Yeah, every year he comes out at least with 3-4 books and that is his regime! :)

I think Patterson is writing books based on his reputation now. It must be nice. The orples are off pouting because they aren't as popular. ;)

I only came across this author when he co-wrote 'Private India' with India's Ashwin Sanghi.
I had the same grudge against Sanghi - he was better off writing alone.
A case of 'Two many cooks spoiling the book?'

Aman(@amanhimself) says: January 13, 2015 at 8:39 PM Yes, that's the case. I haven't read Private India but I have read two other books in Private series that are also co-authored and not attractive. :)

Yes, that's the case. I haven't read Private India but I have read two other books in Private series that are also co-authored and not attractive. :)

I blog often and I seriously thank you for your content.
Your article has really peaked my interest. I will bookmark your blog and keep checking for new details about once per week.
I subscribed to your Feed too.

Aman(@amanhimself) says: March 21, 2015 at 11:27 PM Thanks :)

Thanks :)

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Cheers!

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