Pay no attention to the overwhelmingly negative reviews.

It’s crystal clear that people simply can’t handle early Patterson. The reason is that it is extremely dissimilar to his modern books.

However, this is an outstanding book for those who are willing to give it a fair chance.

In fact, it reads more like the works of King than the typical Patterson.

Don't be deterred by the negative feedback.

Open your mind and give this book a try.

You might be pleasantly surprised by its unique charm and engaging story.

After all, not all great books are immediately recognized and appreciated.

Sometimes, it takes a discerning reader to discover the hidden gems.

So, don't miss out on this opportunity to explore a different side of Patterson's writing.

Pick up this book and embark on a literary adventure that might just change your perception of his work.

I have perused more than 100 Patterson novels prior to stumbling upon this one, which happens to be his very first.

Had I come across this particular work before delving into the other 100, I would have been completely deterred and would never have bothered to read any of them.

I simply cannot fathom how this book managed to garner any positive accolades.

Reading this was an arduous task, yet I persevered, hoping against hope that it would showcase even a glimmer of the brilliance that is so characteristic of his later novels.

Alas, my expectations were dashed, as it failed to live up to the standards I had come to associate with Patterson.

The story lacked the engaging plot, well-developed characters, and masterful writing that I have grown accustomed to in his other works.

It was a disappointment from start to finish, and I can only wonder what led to its initial acclaim.

I read somewhere that this was Patterson’s first book.

I haven’t fact checked that statement, but the writing style definitely gives me the impression that it could be true.

I found it extremely difficult to follow the plot and the flow of the story.

Thankfully, I am a seasoned Patterson fan. If this had been the very first book of his that I’d read, I might not have bothered to explore anything further.

However, since I am a huge follower of his work, I am still glad to add this particular book to my list of reads.

It may not have been the most enjoyable reading experience, but it is still a part of Patterson’s literary journey, and as such, it holds some value for me.

#1336.

I have always been an extremely huge, and I mean HUGE James Patterson fan. His books usually have me on the edge of my seat, devouring the pages with great enthusiasm. However, this particular book was a complete travesty.

It was SOOO incredibly hard to follow what was actually going on. The story seemed to be splintered and fractured all throughout, jumping from one scene to another in a rather chaotic manner. I just managed to finish it last night, but to be honest, I am really hard-pressed to tell you exactly what happened.

I REALLY wanted to DNF (Did Not Finish) this one. The confusion and lack of a clear narrative were really putting me off. But, for some reason, I persevered and pushed through to the end. Sadly, though, this book was just NOT for me. I'm sorry, Mr. Patterson!! It's rare that I have such a negative experience with one of his works, but this time, it just didn't click.

I still have high hopes for his future books and will continue to be a loyal fan, but this one was definitely a miss for me.