Along Came a Spider: 25th Anniversary Edition by James Patterson

Along Came a Spider: 25th Anniversary Edition

Alex Cross #1

James Patterson with Taye Diggs (Narrator)

11 hours, 1 minutes first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Along Came a Spider: 25th Anniversary Edition by James Patterson is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will captivate fans of mystery and detective fiction, particularly those who enjoy complex, edge-of-your-seat stories with intricate plots and a dash of romance, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a exciting page-turner.

Description

Alex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. in psychology. He works and lives in the ghettos of D. C. and looks like Muhammad Ali in his prime. He's a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears Harris Tweed jackets and likes to relax by ban...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,033 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 73%
tense 72%
adventurous 38%
emotional 20%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
informative 4%
reflective 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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