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|  | Author: James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Publisher: Century / Souvenir Press
Buy Used: $4.25
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Seller: Ivy_League_Books
Rating:  235 reviews
Sales Rank: 1233660
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 1846052637
EAN: 9781846052637
ASIN: 1846052637
Publication Date: January 1, 2009
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Condition: In a good to very good condition. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels. WE HAVE BEEN RATED AMONG THE TOP HOLIDAY SELLERS FOR 2009 BASED ON OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON THE BASIS OF NET SALES WITH OUR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION METRICS RECEIVING THE HIGHEST MARKS. Shipping within 24 hours Monday-Friday. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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 One Persons Journey Through A World of Books Thoughts: December 16, 2009
Sheila A. Dechantal (Brainerd, Minnesota)
I am fairly new to audio books. Over this past year as I have had much time in the car as I went here and there across out great state of Minnesota, I discovered that I really enjoyed listening to the books.
With Swimsuit by James Patterson I was really surprised how quickly the story line swept me in. As I was listening to the early parts of the book, at the point that I was still deciding if this was a fit for me. While gruesome in parts, the thrill of the fast pace kept me on my toes waiting to see what would happen next. I was pleasantly shocked at the fast pace of this thriller.... moving with speed through the scenes that reflected in my mind. There were a couple moments where I caught my breath, had I heard that right?
The opening story line of this audio with the Super Model Kim and her parents is good, very good. Yet Jame's Patterson's Swimsuit is so much more. It is a close up look into a killers mind. What makes him tick and even as the book goes on all the pieces do not fall into place until the very end - as well written novels are capable of doing.
I ended up being very glad that I had this opportunity to listen to this book. A good murder mystery for me are few and far between. this one left me waiting for the next opportunity it take a drive so I could continue on with this captivating story. I became a Patterson fan over this audio.
 Good Seller December 15, 2009
Rachael Peck (FL USA)
Good Seller, prompt delivery and fast service. Product in good condition like specified. Would order from again.
 Swimsuit December 13, 2009
Lisa Hodges (Alabama,USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My husband and I both read James Patterson. He read this one first ! He told me not to read it -This book was James Patterson's most goriest book yet. I didn't believe* how bad could it get?I waited a while then : I had to just read it!:. I was prepared-I just didn't read it at night.
 Bummed December 12, 2009
EnRoute To Life (Prescott, AZ)
I received this as an audio book.
This is the only James Patterson novel I had difficulty with. The violent scenes were stunning and graphic. I was rather floored by them. I am not someone who is easily put off, but it really put me off. I was exceedingly glad about not playing it in the car with my son. It caused me to wonder if it was James Patterson or Maxine Paetro who brought this edge of graphic violence to the novel. I do understand that their are individuals out there who are despicable, and do horrid things. I understand that to a degree, it helps you see what an absolute monster the killer is. It was just a little more over the top than I had expected or felt was necessary. It worked with the book. It just didn't work for me.
The book seemed choppy in many parts. I felt like I was being ushered from one point to the next with nothing ever fully understood. I didn't get the opportunity to care about most of the characters in the book. I felt like I didn't even know them, and this is not usually the case with a James Patterson novel. I thought the beginning was good, but I kept wondering throughout the book just how Henri even got his hands on Kim in the first place. I wasn't too jazzed about the ending either. It just seemed like it was shoved in as the book was getting too long or something. There was no real resolution for me. I felt that there were things about the character Henri that we were just getting to understand and then it was over. I was kind actually more interested in what Henri's story was before he became this strange snuff-like murderer, but that was only grazed over.
I thought the reader, Christian Rummel did a nice job with his narration. He definitely had a good menacing quality to his voice when needed. His reading of the female characters kind of all sounded whiney, but I can't imagine that to be an easy thing to do. I am sure if I read a story, all my men would sound like deep voiced monsters. :)
I would love to recommend the book, but sadly I can't. I do recommend other James Patterson novels and especially the ones that he is the sole author of. I honestly have never been disappointed until now.
Not very good December 7, 2009
Crafter (USA)
I agree with the others who think this is not one of his best. And yes, it is gross. Heads flying everywhere.
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