false 1713912 0316024643 9780316024648 2591 512 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1713912.Cross_Country 3780 James Patterson 321336 24899 1 6 false Sun Dec 28 06:26:31 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 04 14:14:11 -0800 2009
The problem with this novel is the organization was terrible. I have always enjoyed that Cross novels because Dr. Cross is an intelligent and courageous character. Yet, in his latest adventure, Dr. Cross is beat up so often and chases a killer that is not only outside his jurisdiction but its out of the country. It seemed as if Patterson (or if he's even writing his books anymore) has no respect for his character whatsoever. Plus, the addition of refugee camps in Dafur was so tacked on and pointless. Yes, we get it. It's a genocide. Mr. Patterson, I get it - You're just another celeb who is whining about this horrible situation, but like you'd ever go over there and do something about it. Plus, the solution of the mystery was terribly obvious. Patterson needs to seriously re-examine his good doctor or work on his bestselling series that made him a household name instead of working on the eight other substandard books he puts out each year. ]]>