Plot Summary

The Big Bad Wolf

James Patterson
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The Big Bad Wolf

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

James Patterson

The Big Bad Wolf

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson, FBI agent Alex Cross investigates a series of kidnappings where seemingly ordinary people across the nation are abducted in public and sold to human trafficking rings run by a mastermind known as the Wolf, who caters to wealthy clients' illicit fantasies. Throughout the novel, Cross must balance his professional duties and personal life while pursuing this dangerous and elusive criminal. Sensitive topics in the book include human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.3

68,199 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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James Patterson's The Big Bad Wolf has garnered mixed reviews. Readers praise its fast pace and engaging plot, typical of Patterson's style. However, some criticize it for predictable twists and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it keeps thriller enthusiasts entertained but doesn't significantly innovate within the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Big Bad Wolf?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with intricate plots and strong, determined protagonists will find The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson captivating. Comparable to fans of Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs and Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, this book appeals to those who relish dark, gripping crime fiction.

4.3

68,199 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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