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Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1)

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by James Patterson (Goodreads Author)

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Didn't realize this was a book, because I saw the movie with Morgan Freeman a long time ago and it was awesome. Is the book as good as the movie, or is it better?
Diana O'Dwyer The book is so much better. The movie does not stay true to the story and though one of my favorite actors, Freeman is not Alex Cross.
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Hi, wanted to ask what this book's age rating is? Can a 13 year old read it?
Wolfe Tone I read it as a 13 year old, didn't see a problem. Yes it's violent and disturbing, what do you expect from a serial killer thriller?…moreI read it as a 13 year old, didn't see a problem. Yes it's violent and disturbing, what do you expect from a serial killer thriller?(less)
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Why is it called Along Came a Spider?? Did I miss something in the book that relates to this?!
Jorn Barger
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what age is this appropriate for?
Rushan Mansuri >18 years of age there are gruesome details of crime scenes .
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