Nora Sinkler is an interior decorator. At the beginning of the story, we learn that she is married but also has a lover. She is also a widow. And now she wants to kill both of her men. And who is the mysterious insurance agent who suddenly finds her and explains to her that she is entitled to the life insurance of her husband? Who is the mysterious tourist who manages to read some very valuable information about the transfer of money to the Cayman Islands and how is it related to the central story?

"The Month of the Moth" is an exciting thriller that gradually reveals the protagonists of the story and places them in the right positions only when the reader has almost reached the mouth with the heart around the middle. Cinematic action, many twists, a spider-woman, a man who closely follows her while struggling not to succumb to the carnal attraction because he will probably be her next target, two innocent children waiting for their father, mysterious accounts suspected of financing terrorist activities, etc. are just a few of the ingredients of this thrilling story. Also, the case of Nora's mother, who is hospitalized with Alzheimer's in the hospital and hides a very important secret, moved me a lot.

My objections are minimal: the reason why the FBI came after Nora and why they are dealing with her, especially when they start suspecting her of the murders and not for what they targeted her in the first place, and the fact that a capable operator, although he had set up his trap artistically, let go and relaxed, resulting in the turning point in the story and the ignition of the developments that will lead to the end of the story. Finally, the constant switching from first to third person while the main characters speak and both Nora and the operator was something rather confusing. Otherwise, the well-known and beloved James Patterson who gifts us the first of a series of books with the FBI operator John O'Hara as the protagonist.

There were certain aspects in this book that I typically don't have an inclination to read. For instance, there was an excessive amount of sexual content!

Interestingly, this book was written way back in 2005. Wow!

Fast forward to 2023, and it seems that a significant portion of TV shows and movies have adopted a similar style as this book. Given this, it would be highly appropriate to make a movie out of this thrilling piece of literature.

The book offers an intense reading experience that had me completely engrossed and compelled to keep turning the pages. It truly has the potential to translate well onto the big screen and captivate audiences with its exciting plot and engaging characters.

Who knows, maybe the movie adaptation will become a huge hit and introduce this wonderful story to an even wider audience.

Ugh. When it comes to James Patterson, you're always taking a bit of a gamble. More often than not, his books can offer a trashy, fast-paced kind of entertainment. However, "Honeymoon", which my edition boldly proclaims as the "Worldwide Thriller of the Year", is an unmitigated bore.

Fortunately, the 2 to 3 page chapters make it possible to read this book quickly and easily. Otherwise, you'd most likely put it down in frustration and never bother to pick it up again!

The book jacket informs us that John O'Hara is an FBI agent hot on the trail of Nora Sinclair, whose wealthy spouses or fiances have an unfortunate habit of dying. The problem is, this could almost be considered a spoiler, as O'Hara's identity isn't fully clear until nearly halfway through the book! In fact, the only attempts at plot twists in this book involve having an unidentified person turn out to be someone we already know, and all of these twists are painfully predictable and obvious. For instance: The Tourist is actually John O'Hara as well! OMG! The blonde following Nora is actually Elizabeth Brown! OMG! Susan is actually John's ex-wife! OMG! No way! Note the heavy sarcasm.

While some of the material is passable on a trashy potboiler level, the book was far more dull and lifeless than I had anticipated. Patterson usually peppers his stories with a healthy dose of gratuitous action, but here the proceedings felt rather flat, and it never really gave the impression that much was actually happening. Other plot strands are poorly defined. For example, the whole business with "The Tourist" and the briefcase and its connection to the rest of the plot was extremely vague. I suspect it was only there for the "so what?" twist that The Tourist was actually John, which added very little to the story. Then there's all this build-up for a note Nora's mother Olivia wrote for her, only for it to be abruptly abandoned and never mentioned or explained!

Giving this book 2 stars feels rather generous, but there are definitely plenty of worse books out there, and this one was certainly a step up from the stinker I read just before it! However, Patterson and his co-authors are more than capable of producing much more interesting, better-paced, and entertaining trash than this!

I just completed reading "Honeymoon," a collaboration between James Patterson and Howard Roughan. Despite being titled the "2005 International Thriller of the Year," it failed to thrill me. I'm left wondering if it's due to my lofty expectations of Patterson or if the book is simply lackluster. Honestly, I can't fathom how it qualifies as a thriller.

The story centers around Nora Sinclair, a breathtaking and highly skilled interior decorator. She's so captivating that many men are left breathless in her wake. And that's precisely where she wants them. She remains unyielding.

However, the men fortunate enough to capture her attention or even marry her are not so lucky. Three of them suddenly suffer heart attacks, and FBI Agent John O'Hara is even shot. Then there's another plotline involving O'Hara as the Tourist working on something to free Nora Sinclair, but it's poorly explained and seems more like a filler.

That's essentially the gist of the story. Seriously, there's no explanation for Nora's actions. She doesn't even have a moment of self-reflection to provide a backdrop for her deeds. The story falls short of being thrilling, leaving readers with numerous "huhs" as they read. Nevertheless, it still earns 2 1/2 stars for its fast pace and easy-to-understand language.

I'm a big fan of James Patterson because his books are usually thrilling. But I find myself purchasing his works in the hope of uncovering the backstory behind his villains' transformation into deranged psychos. While some of his earlier works are undeniably excellent, this one fails to even give the impression that your money was well spent.

As much as I like you, James Patterson, I think this book is one that you should buy at a discounted price or simply borrow from a neighbor who excitedly purchased it, expecting another bestseller. Fortunately, I bought it at a reduced price, so I'm not too heartbroken, but still, it wasn't a worthwhile investment.

Ciao!