Beach Road by James Patterson, Peter De Jonge (2006, Hardcover)

Being an avid James Patterson reader, you know, Im the kind that has his book release dates in my date book, so I can be the first at the local chapters to have it in my hand. Yes, Im such a die hard that I cant even stand to wait for the shipping so I could order it online.

With that being said, I wasn't as impressed with this book as I ususally am when I get a new book by him. I found it difficult to figure out from which charater was speaking throughout the book and it didnt flow as his traditional reads.

I am used to being at the edge of my seat when I open up a new read by Patterson, and unfortnately this was not my experience with particular book. When I finally got to the end of the book and twist, I was happy that I saw a glimmer of my favorite writer.

For the most part, I dont think this was one of his finer works, not as action packed, not a lot of characters that you can really get into. I choose to give this a book an average rating, as the book didnt make me love James Patterson's writing any less, but it didnt make me want to rush right out to buy more.

This was another of James Patterson's "can't put it down" thrillers. The story was fast moving and the ending a REAL surprise.

I mostly kept reading this book just to see how it ended and I will admit I had to flip back pages at one point b/c I was sure I missed the development of something important. If I were rating the book without an ending I would give it a 2. If I were rating the ending only, I would give it a 5. James Patterson comes out with books so quickly and it seems obvious to me that are quickly written and designed without nothing but the core of the story in mind.

Mr. P. pulls through once again with an exciting, keep you up all night read! This is a different style for him and for me. However, once I realized where he was going with his characters, I was there with him. His twists and turns in this story, keep you on the edge of your seat. The ending was absolutely mind blowing. He got me good on this one. Read, Enjoy! This book is well worth your time. I read it in a night and a half. Hard to put down. I bought this book to add to my ever growing collection.I have a complete shelf of his works. Mr. P. is one of my all time favorite authors. So far, Mr. Patterson has not let me down. Looking forward to the next one. What is Alex up to???
Just a note to anyone who has never read James Patterson--- this author is a great start for your book collection. He pulls you in with his words. His characters are so real that they make you feel as if you know them and they know you. His situations are real. You can relate to his settings, be it a small town or large city. He takes you there and makes you a part of it. Mr. P. is telling a story. When you start one of his books, you soon begin to realize that he is telling that story to you! He becomes your friend before you know it.I give thanks for allowing me to express my feelings about this author to others.(my husband gets tired of hearing me go on about this great guy called Mr. James Patterson).

What can I say?!? It is yet another brilliantly written book by James Patterson and Peter Dejonge. This book will keep you guessing to the very end and you will still be wrong...you will never guess the ending of this book. Exceptional. I love James Patterson's books and I have read all of them. This is yet another thrilling adventure that you will not be able to stop reading about. Very interesting...a real page turner.

I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. Have fun reading!!!!

James Patterson is one of my favorite writers. I loved the way he tells the story and in short chapters. It makes it such a fast read and you dont want to put the book down.

I've read many of his books especially with Alex Cross character, Along Came a Spider, Big Bad Wolf, Three Blind Mice, Mary, Mary. His stories are always exciting, easy to read, and challenge you to try to figure out what and who is the real villain.

I decided to buy it because of the price on ebay! Big Savings and excellent book.

In my 9th week of insomnia, I find James Patterson a great companion in the wee morning hours. This book is okay, not the best - I am reading Judge and Jury right now and I can tell you its 100% better than Beach Road. I think maybe he puts out too many books? Could that be?

I thought it was so lame. Tom Dunleavy's thoughts and motives throughout the book were portrayed as being good and ethical. Then, suddenly, because the book has to be wrapped up in a hurry, he's portrayed to be someone else entirely. I thought it was bogus and demeaning to the reader. I will never read another James Patterson book again. James Patterson, shame on you. I want my money back.

Superb book!! We love all Patterson books. This book is his absolute best.
Full of surprises, twists, turns. INCREDIBLE READ !!

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I've had this book for over a month now, and cannot get into it. Usually with James Patterson I am up half the night because the storyline grabs you and you have to keep going.
Not so with Beach Road. This is a major disappointment. James, go back to your two series- or don't put your name onto books that don't match your talent.
I would say pass on this one.

This has to be one of my all-time favorite novels by James Patterson! One reviewer said he had trouble figuring out who was telling the story ~ well, maybe at first, but not after a couple of chapters. Patterson has so many writing styles & this is just another great example. It is a fast read with the larger print and short chapters.

The ending is a shocker!!! I wonder if it will actually be made into a movie by Stephen Spielberg, as hinted in the book????? If you are wondering who will play Tom & Kate, you'll have to read the last few chapters. After the awesome Alex Cross movies, THE BEACH ROAD is a natural for tv.

I almost didn't buy THE BEACH ROAD as I wasn't crazy about THE BEACH HOUSE which Patterson co-wrote with Peter De Jonge, but they also co-authored MIRACLE on the 17th GREEN, which I thought was hilarious. I'm glad I got this book!

All in all, a great read!

Everyone is raving about the "Twist" in this book which I found highly implausible. Think about how the main character is attacked in his own home! This is never explained and how convenient it was that the "suspect" just happened to pick him to be his lawyer. This book was an insult to intelligent, thinking people everywhere.

Bought it for my mom. I'm sure she's enjoying it!! Can't give my personal opinion unfortunately, sorry.

JAMES PATTERSON IS A GREAT AUTHOR....AND THIS BOOK IS ANOTHER ONE OF HIS BEST. NICE PLOT, WITH A GOOD TWIST AND SHOCKING END.

I bought this book because I have always been a fan of Patterson, and like always, I enjoyed his writing and his characters. This book was hard to put down and had some really shocking turns. I would recommend this to Patterson fans, and if you are not a fan, read all that you can get your hands on (especially the Alex Cross books like Kiss the Girls...).

Authors don't come better than James Patterson!! I am a huge fan of his and have read every book of his since 'Along Came a Spider' - and it gets even better with every book he writes!!

He's done it again! Amazing endings, I had to read the last 2 chapters twice just to believe it. Character development a little tough to follow until one realizes that the chapter title is that character speaking because one chapter flows so easily into another. Another great story with unbelievable ending.

The unexpected twist made me feel cheated. I went back and reread some parts to try and justify the twist, but didn't see anything that would lead to it.

I was not as thrilled with this as I have been with others in the past. I considered it slow and difficult to follow. Too many characters and I felt sort of Betrayed at the end. I would not say I am sorry I read it, but it was not one of Patterson's best.

James Patterson again joins up with Peter DeJonge (Beach House) for a novel set in the posh and pristine communities of The Hamptons. For the Patterson faithful, this is everything you expect in a James Patterson novel and nothing more. Patterson's style of book writing is almost like reading a script for a t.v. movie. The chapters are extremely short, the dialogue and action sequences are quick and character depth is quite shallow. Just when I think I can't take anymore of his predictable writing style, I think about Alex Cross and the Woman's Murder Club. Oh Well!

Without giving too much away, the story line revolves around the death of a black basketball player and the three white Hampton kids who are accused of his murder. Tom Dunleavy, a former professional basketball player and local East Hampton legend teams with his ex-girlfriend, Kate Costello, to try and get to the bottom of it. There are plenty of plot twists, which is one thing Patterson is good for and, as promised on the dust jacket, the ending will comletely throw you.

I am a real james patterson fan but I had a hard time with this book. It wasn't until I was well into the book that the story started to flow. I didin't see the twist coming and was surprised at the end.

One of the best James Patterson books to date. Unbelievable twists turns and a blow you away ending. I have read every james patterson book he has written and this is up there with the best. Enjoy!!!!!

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