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The Thomas Berryman Number

James Patterson
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The Thomas Berryman Number

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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James Patterson

The Thomas Berryman Number

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Nashville, Tennessee • 1970s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Thomas Berryman Number by James Patterson follows a journalist investigating the assassination of a Southern mayoral candidate. The narrative unfolds through various perspectives, revealing intricate details of the planned murder. As the journalist delves deeper, complexities and hidden truths emerge, painting a picture of ambition and deception within this suspenseful thriller.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.0

7,630 ratings

30%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

41%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Thomas Berryman Number, James Patterson's debut novel, showcases a compelling plot with a complex assassination storyline. Readers appreciate its intricate narrative and suspenseful pacing. However, some find the character development lacking and the plot difficult to follow. This novel offers a glimpse of Patterson's emerging storytelling prowess despite its flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Thomas Berryman Number?

A reader who enjoys The Thomas Berryman Number by James Patterson is likely drawn to suspenseful, cleverly plotted thrillers with intriguing twists. Fans of John Grisham's The Firm or Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl may appreciate Patterson's debut for its gripping narrative and complex characters.

3.0

7,630 ratings

30%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

41%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

Nashville, Tennessee • 1970s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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