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suzze's review against another edition
4.0
A rather abrupt ending, but all in all a decent Michael Bennett story.
wondernikel's review against another edition
3.0
2.5! Another one bites the dust...I am so disappointed in this series...minus the two books with the drug cartel, this series has fallen so short for me. It's almost like the stories you want to read deeper into aren't diving deep enough...
aspygirlsmom_1995's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
missmesmerized's review against another edition
3.0
Ein Mann, zwei Verfolger. Er scheint die Oberhand zu behalten, doch nur kurze Zeit und er fällt vom Dach eines New Yorker Hotels und ist tot. Mike Bennett muss den fall untersuchen, der zunächst wie ein Selbstmord aussieht. Doch die fehlende Identität, das leer Hotelzimmer und schließlich ein mysteriöser Fund in seinem Magen erhärten den Verdacht auf Mord. Nur: der Mann ist schon einmal gestorben, bei einer Geheimaktion im Irak kam er ums Leben. Mike Bennett muss wohl oder übel nach Washington und hoffen, dass die die Armee kooperiert, was natürlich nicht der Fall ist. Eine geheimnisvolle Nachricht führt ihn auf die Spur der Täter und bringt ihn in Lebensgefahr.
Der dritte Bookshot von James Patterson kann leider nicht mit den anderen mithalten. Zum einen weil konstruierte Zufälle und nicht saubere Nachforschungen den Detective voranbringen. Kommissar Zufall mag ich schlichtweg nicht, da wird vieles zu beliebig. Zum anderen haben wir es hier weniger mit einem Krimi im klassischen Sinne zu tun, sondern eher mit einer Militär-Kriegs-Thematik, die mich nur sehr bedingt ansprechen kann. Denke und Verhalten der Armeeführung sind mir fremd und können mich auch in Romanen nur selten begeistern, somit war thematisch hier leider vieles verloren. Zudem befindet sich die Handlung im letzten Drittel fast nur noch im Schieß- und Draufschlagmodus, das mag im Medium Film gut und unterhaltsam sein, in Bücher ist es eher weniger spannend. Zwar wird der Fall gelöst und auch durchaus glaubwürdig motiviert, aber letztlich fällt das Fazit eher verhalten aus.
Der dritte Bookshot von James Patterson kann leider nicht mit den anderen mithalten. Zum einen weil konstruierte Zufälle und nicht saubere Nachforschungen den Detective voranbringen. Kommissar Zufall mag ich schlichtweg nicht, da wird vieles zu beliebig. Zum anderen haben wir es hier weniger mit einem Krimi im klassischen Sinne zu tun, sondern eher mit einer Militär-Kriegs-Thematik, die mich nur sehr bedingt ansprechen kann. Denke und Verhalten der Armeeführung sind mir fremd und können mich auch in Romanen nur selten begeistern, somit war thematisch hier leider vieles verloren. Zudem befindet sich die Handlung im letzten Drittel fast nur noch im Schieß- und Draufschlagmodus, das mag im Medium Film gut und unterhaltsam sein, in Bücher ist es eher weniger spannend. Zwar wird der Fall gelöst und auch durchaus glaubwürdig motiviert, aber letztlich fällt das Fazit eher verhalten aus.
ghost_name's review against another edition
1.0
I read a James Patterson "Bookshot" and that I'm counting it on my Goodreads 2019 reading challenge. I am embarrassed. No judgements to those who like his writing, I was on a short trip and needed a quick read.
The part that interested me most was how it ended. The story kept building, you hit a major plot point and think, "yeah, alright let's hear more about that," and....scene. Book is over. Huh. Maybe that will be in the next "Bookshot", but I doubt it.
The part that interested me most was how it ended. The story kept building, you hit a major plot point and think, "yeah, alright let's hear more about that," and....scene. Book is over. Huh. Maybe that will be in the next "Bookshot", but I doubt it.
ashesmann's review against another edition
2.0
It was...okay. To be fair I haven't read any of the other books in the series. Things tie up too neatly, I'd guess likely due to having an author used to filling 2-3 times as many pages. The book should be just about the crazy grandpa who helps him. The whole 'found gold in Iraq and went bad' plot line has been way overdone at this point though.
mumtwogirls's review
3.0
Listened to this audio book whilst catching up on some housework. Helped the time go in.
canada_matt's review
3.0
As Michael Bennett seeks a little of the BookShot spotlight, James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge concoct this high-impact thriller to lull series fans temporarily. As the book opens, a mysterious man is being stalked by two others, eyeing him in the corner of a hotel bar. A brief exchange in a bathroom leaves one injured and our man of mystery racing for the roof. A short confrontation ensues and soon a body is flying over the side, only to crash onto the busy New York streets. When Detective Michael Bennett of Major Crimes arrives, everyone knows this is serious. The body could have been tossed, but there is the possibility that someone is trying their hand at a new and exciting way of committing suicide. When the identification comes back, Bennett and all those around him are stunned. The body belongs to none other than Stephen Eardley, who was killed while fighting in Iraq. And yet, Bennett has seen the body and the identification was run three times to be sure. Bennett uses some influence to get an interview at the Pentagon, though he hits a brick wall and is ushered out before he can learn much of anything. A covert message makes its way to him, sending him out to Pennsylvania, where one Paul Haber might have some answers. Bennett travels out to investigate, but is ambushed and almost killed. As he narrowly escapes, he is left to find safety and try to understand how he has become the hunted and if the men aiming their high-powered rifles at him might know more about Eardley than meets the eye. A quick-paced story that will entertain most readers, not only fans of the successful Bennett series.
When I saw that this piece was listed as "9.5", I made sure to wait until after I read BULLSEYE, though I ought not have worried. There is no connection to the previous full-length novel, nor should anyone with a general curiosity in BookShots feel they need to know the entire Bennett backstory. There is little time for character development, leaving Patterson and Ledwidge to assume the reader will well-versed in the Bennett clan and their home-based adventures. The plot is not unique to the point of being stellar, but the story flows well and keeps the reader hooked, as many BookShots successfully set out to do. With its poignant Bennett sarcasm, the story is able to be a little lighthearted without losing its impact and keeps the reader hooked until the epilogue.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Ledwidge for making this a story worth reading on a Sunday afternoon. Quick read, high impact, well done!
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When I saw that this piece was listed as "9.5", I made sure to wait until after I read BULLSEYE, though I ought not have worried. There is no connection to the previous full-length novel, nor should anyone with a general curiosity in BookShots feel they need to know the entire Bennett backstory. There is little time for character development, leaving Patterson and Ledwidge to assume the reader will well-versed in the Bennett clan and their home-based adventures. The plot is not unique to the point of being stellar, but the story flows well and keeps the reader hooked, as many BookShots successfully set out to do. With its poignant Bennett sarcasm, the story is able to be a little lighthearted without losing its impact and keeps the reader hooked until the epilogue.
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson and Ledwidge for making this a story worth reading on a Sunday afternoon. Quick read, high impact, well done!
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donnek's review
4.0
I actually really liked this one a lot because it was just about the crime and how Michael solved it. That's not to say I don't enjoy all of Michael's family drama nonsense, I do, except for the whole Michael/MC storyline; they are quite possibly the most BORING couple ever. Anyway, I enjoy the series because of Michael and the crime thriller aspect. The other stuff is just filler.