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Swimsuit
Swimsuit
Author: James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
Kim, a breathtakingly beautiful supermodel on a photo shoot in Hawaii, disappears. Fearing the worst, her parents travel to Hawaii to investigate for themselves, never expecting the horror that awaits them. — LA Times reporter Ben Hawkins is conducting his own research into the case, hoping to help the victim and get an idea for his next bestsell...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780316018777
ISBN-10: 0316018775
Publication Date: 6/29/2009
Pages: 400
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 331 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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mrsb avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 78 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Hmmm ... well, I normally love every single thing that Patterson has written but I had mixed feelings on this book ... the first 3/4 was really very good and written in classic Patterson prose ... but it seemed as if all of a sudden, he was tired of the book and so he just quit and wrapped all the loose endings up in the Epilogue. I didn't like that.

This book was very graphic, more so than his others have been, or so I thought. Although, it was a good story line, I am just glad I didn't pay full price for it ... if you are a Patterson fan, you have to read it ... I honestly think you'll just be a wee bit disappointed at the ending ...
nursemare avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 75 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was a book about an extermely horrific serial killer who is being pursued by a crime writer. It dose have some spellbinding moments when you really want to know what is going to happen next. It is a cat and mouse game with some horrific scenes sprinkled into the story that didn't actually help the story line at all - it was very nearly gratuitous at times. If you have a delicate stomach, you may want to skip this book.

This story was written in partnership with Maxine Paetro. It didn't rise to the standards I have seen in Patterson books in the past. It was written in short staccato chapers - 122 chapters in just 383 pages. The short chapters didn't enhance the story. In fact, many chapters didn't occur at natural breaks in action or shifts in point of view. They would actually break into the middle of some scenes.

On the whole, I could have lived quite happily without ever reading this book. I don't recommend it.
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Helpful Score: 3
The first chapter is very gripping. The story is fast-paced, and intriguing. Henri is very skillful at what he does, and is smooth, manipulative and clever. While I enjoyed the book, I think the ending is unfinished. I closed the book feeling very disappointed. I like all loose ends tied up, which was not done here. So one is left wondering, "Where is Henri, and will he ever reappear?"
AZCritterSitter avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 31 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book was a total disappointment. The first 1/4 of the book was EXCELLENT....After that, it was a stuggle to stay interrested. I am really disappointed with this Patterson book. I hope his others (future releases) are going to be better......
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Helpful Score: 3
Typical James Patterson. Fast, easy read with interesting twists and turns. In this one a beautiful swimsuit model disappears. Her parents get a mysterious cll that send them to Hawaii to try and find the girl when the local police are at best inept. Reporter and former cop Ben Hawkins is assigned the case and soon finds himself tracking a brutal and very cunning serial killer. The killer continues to stage his killings and Ben finds himself in danger when the killer makes contact with him and wants Ben to write his horrific story.
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reviewed Swimsuit on + 36 more book reviews
I always enjoy the quick read and the mystery.
reviewed Swimsuit on + 58 more book reviews
Not too impressive
dtchs avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 59 more book reviews
Good -- but not his best stuff.
dogblueglass avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 5 more book reviews
Most disgusting book I have ever read. I would not recomment this book to anyone. Come on Patterson, you can do better than this.
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I liked it but not the best I've read. Maybe I'm getting tired of this type of book
sfc95 avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 686 more book reviews
I normally enjoy Patterson for a quick read that is far fetched but still a good thriller, this one was a HUGE disappointment. I got 80 pages in and quit, which I don't normally do, but there are too many good books out there to read to waste time with a dud. Maybe it gets better, but I wasn't waiting around to find out. The characters did not jump out, they were under developed in my opinion and I think Patterson wrote less of this one than usual! Must miss.
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Very good and an interesting concept. Hard to believe there could be people this way.
buttaflies79 avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 61 more book reviews
This book started off well twists and turns but the ending felt rushed and left things unanswered...One could only hope they are following it up with book #2....
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Story moved a little slow at the outset but once it picked up, the story moved right along. Quick read.
pilgrim avatar reviewed Swimsuit on + 67 more book reviews
This is a fast moving book from the start. It does not dissapoint James Patterson fans. I would recommend to friends. I especially liked the ending.
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This novel is different from what I am use to Patterson writing. Too graphic in places.

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