For thirty-six years, James Patterson has written unputdownable, pulse-racing novels. Now, he has written a book that surpasses all of them. "ZOO" is the thriller he was born to write. All over the world, brutal attacks are crippling entire cities. Jackson Oz, a young biologist, watches the escalating events with an increasing sense of dread. When he witnesses a coordinated lion ambush in Africa, the enormity of the impending violence becomes terrifyingly clear. With the help of ecologist Chloe Tousignant, Oz races to warn world leaders before it's too late. The attacks are growing in ferocity, cunning, and planning, and soon there will be no place left for humans to hide. With wildly inventive imagination and white-knuckle suspense that rivals Stephen King at his very best, James Patterson's "ZOO" is an epic, non-stop thrill-ride.
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"When it comes to constructing a harrowing plot, author James Patterson can turn a screw all right."-- New York Daily News
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
If this is the thriller he was born to write then maybe he shouldn't be writing thrillers!
30 Sep 2012
By Goodenough4me
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I have read many of James Patterson's book and enjoyed most of them. I was looking forward to reading this after having it recommended to me and also because I was intrigued by the concept - what would happen if animals turned against humans?
Well where to start? The flawed science didn't bother me as I suspect it will a lot of more pedantic readers, after all this is fiction. Rather the poor writing, terrible characters and lack of any tension or anything that really made me want to read on.
I found the main character really hard to like or to empathise with. Other supporting characters felt like they didn't really have any substance or interesting characteristics. The book is a respectable length but at times it felt like nothing was really happening. I kept putting this book down and not getting that feeling of I need to find out what happens next. More like I felt like I should struggle to the end because it might get better. Plus the ending isn't great - no spoilers here, maybe it is meant to shock but it just felt like such a cop out.
I think the idea was good and probably would be excellent if it had been more well executed. I don't like to criticise books but I really did feel this was a poor effort by Mr Patterson. If you want to read a James Patterson book then actually I would highly recommend checking out some of his young adult books - seriously they are a whole class above Zoo!
Well where to start? The flawed science didn't bother me as I suspect it will a lot of more pedantic readers, after all this is fiction. Rather the poor writing, terrible characters and lack of any tension or anything that really made me want to read on.
I found the main character really hard to like or to empathise with. Other supporting characters felt like they didn't really have any substance or interesting characteristics. The book is a respectable length but at times it felt like nothing was really happening. I kept putting this book down and not getting that feeling of I need to find out what happens next. More like I felt like I should struggle to the end because it might get better. Plus the ending isn't great - no spoilers here, maybe it is meant to shock but it just felt like such a cop out.
I think the idea was good and probably would be excellent if it had been more well executed. I don't like to criticise books but I really did feel this was a poor effort by Mr Patterson. If you want to read a James Patterson book then actually I would highly recommend checking out some of his young adult books - seriously they are a whole class above Zoo!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By golfpro1145
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the first time i have read a James patterson novel and i found the short paragraphs very helpful, as it kept the interest going. Very impressed with the story line and would recommend this book to anyone who likes a credible story
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Anne
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Patterson with a difference and really at his best. This was brilliant - loved every page turning minute but then I love animals, so I guess that helped. I actually think Patterson writes better with another author - sorry James, but there you are!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great book
James Patterson never fails to write a book which has you addicted and wanting more. Fantastic thriller from an outstanding writer.
Published 1 hour ago by katie
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointment
I'm am a big fan of Patterson's books, but this was a major disappointment. The synopsis looked like it could be a fantastic book but it just didn't get going. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Mr D R Wilkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant fast paced read
Excellent in every way, a bit of an eye opener. Surprising ending also. Would recommend this book to any one.
Published 2 days ago by mark chater-jackson
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hmmmm
I enjoyed this book, liked the concept and it made me keep an eye on my two cats whilst I was reading. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Jojo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very different James Patterson but still excellent.
The book is very hard to put down. It is a differnt subject than the usual but very interesting. Can't wait to see what happens at the end!
Published 4 days ago by Minibarb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is this the future?
A very good interesting story made me want to keep turning the page. It may seem a little far fetched but the idea behind it may hold some sense in the future, wait and see.
Published 5 days ago by Mal
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing.
I have never read any of his books before but the synopsis on this one appealed. I found it a bit fantastical really. Read more
Published 7 days ago by J. Merritt
1.0 out of 5 stars
An exercise in how NOT to write a novel
This novel is terrible.
My eyes were bleeding as I read this dire attempt at a ... novel? TWO people were involved in creating this awful piece of trash. Read more
My eyes were bleeding as I read this dire attempt at a ... novel? TWO people were involved in creating this awful piece of trash. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Jonathan Keay
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Got this with an open mind after reading reviews on here, was plesantly surprised by this audio book. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Smally
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kindle book
I like jAMES patterson and had to have his latest book, really enjoying book especialy on the kindle blah blah
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