Roses Are Red
Roses Are Red
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
416
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 2000s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Roses Are Red follows lead detective Alex Cross as he teams up with the FBI to investigate a series of meticulously plotted bank robberies and mass murders in the Washington, D.C. area. The mastermind orchestrates the crimes by hiring different teams who are eliminated after each heist. Amidst the investigation, Cross develops romantic feelings for FBI agent Betsey Cavalierre. The novel addresses themes of complex criminality and deception.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
81,502 ratings
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Review Roundup
James Patterson's Roses Are Red delivers a fast-paced plot with meticulous, suspenseful twists that captivate thriller enthusiasts. While the engaging narrative and unexpected turns are widely appreciated, some readers find character development lacking and the ending somewhat rushed. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of crime thrillers.
Who Should Read Roses Are Red?
Fans of suspenseful thrillers with complex plots and swift pacing will relish Roses Are Red by James Patterson. Ideal for readers who enjoy page-turners like The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown or Along Came a Spider by Patterson himself, its intricate storyline revolving around an intelligent detective promises engaging and exhilarating reading.
81,502 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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416
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 2000s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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