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Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5)

James Patterson
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Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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James Patterson

Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

461

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson is a thriller featuring Detective Alex Cross, who is on the hunt for a serial killer in Washington, D.C. The narrative intertwines the detective's professional and personal lives, presenting a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the antagonist.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

81,130 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson receives mixed reviews. Readers praise its fast-paced, engaging plot and well-developed characters. However, some critique the predictability and lack of depth in certain plot points. Overall, it's a compelling thriller but may not satisfy those seeking intricate storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5)?

A reader who would enjoy Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson typically appreciates fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with complex villains and psychological intrigue. Fans of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs and Michael Connelly's The Poet would likely be drawn to this gripping narrative.

4.3

81,130 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

461

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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