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click here.I read this for a book club. I hate James Patterson novels. The few I have attempted are formulaic with little character development. This one is no different.
A few things off the top of my head that I didn't like about the book: I found the relationship between Michael and Jane a bit disturbing as set up, since he's an adult the entire book. Jane's text-book low self-confidence, negative self-talk, and reliance on others for self esteem is annoying. The reconciliation between Jane and her mothI read this for a book club. I hate James Patterson novels. The few I have attempted are formulaic with little character development. This one is no different.
A few things off the top of my head that I didn't like about the book: I found the relationship between Michael and Jane a bit disturbing as set up, since he's an adult the entire book. Jane's text-book low self-confidence, negative self-talk, and reliance on others for self esteem is annoying. The reconciliation between Jane and her mother is not believable, even in the context of a fantastical story line.
Everything feels mostly like a sketch, which is my experience with other Patterson novels. There is no depth at all. Honestly, I think the story could be very interesting, if more attention was paid to *how* Michael is an imaginary friend, rather than just glossing that VERY IMPORTANT DETAIL over with a "oh, I just don't know. Maybe God?"
The only thing it's got going for it is that it is a quick read....more
