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Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Michael Boatman, Stephen Kunken, Cristin Milioti
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It's Christmas Eve and Detective Alex Cross has been called out to catch someone who's robbing his church's poor box. That mission behind him, Alex returns home to celebrate with Bree, Nana, and his children. The tree decorating is barely underway before his phone rings again - a horrific hostage situation is quickly spiraling out of control. Away from his own family on the most precious of days, Alex calls upon every ounce of his training, creativity, and daring to save another family. Alex risks everything - and he may not make it back alive on this most sacred of family days.

Alex Cross is a hero for our time, and never more so than in this story of family, action, and the deepest moral choices. Merry Christmas, Alex Cross will be a holiday classic for years to come.

©2012 James Patterson (P)2012 Hachette Audio

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This is really 2 short novels abutted together

Patterson pieced 2 different stories, both Christmas related, in one book. I was really disappointed when I figured this out, at about the 6 hour point. Both stories live up to your high expectations for Patterson, but the overall feel is just disjointed. I really wish both were better developed separately.

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A little far fetched

I love the Alex Cross series. But i feel like this was just over the top with Alex being the only one that could solve all the crimes. In a 36 hour period he was in the mix on EVERYTHING. However I still love the relationships that he has with his family and friends and the dilemma that he is struggling with that I’m sure will show up down the line. It also makes the reader ask, what would you do in that situation with lives on the line. Especially reading it in 2023 and all the things that have been going on. Overall worth the read.

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This is a great story

Would you listen to Merry Christmas, Alex Cross again? Why?

Yes. I always miss things in a story the first time. Plus it is a great story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Alex. He comes across so human

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

Yes eery easy to listen too

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

n/a

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A really enjoyable read.

Would you listen to Merry Christmas, Alex Cross again? Why?

Yes, I felt like I was a part of Alex's family.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Merry Christmas, Alex Cross?

When Alex was sitting in on the interrogation of the terrorist.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I have since read several books where more than one person was narrating the story.
At first this was hard for me to get use to, but this narration was really good.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Spend Christmas with Alex.

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Great Book

What did you love best about Merry Christmas, Alex Cross?

The twists and turns

What other book might you compare Merry Christmas, Alex Cross to and why?

A good thriller always has twists and turns so this is similar to many great thrillers.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they were in the mall trying to figure out what was going on

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes but listed to it over a few weeks

Any additional comments?

Great job.

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One of his best

What did you like best about this story?

I really liked the scene at the Train station

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrators give it more life.- It makes it more realistic.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

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Great Christmas action

Was driving across country for the holidays and this was the perfect book to listen to. Two Christmas adventures wrapped in one book. Not complicated stories just well thought out and sucks you in. It's not a long book and you can get through it in no time. Highly recommend.

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Good Listen....

Would you listen to Merry Christmas, Alex Cross again? Why?

No, I didn't like the voice of the reader. I guess I expected Morgan Freeman!

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

No

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James Patterson does it again

What did you love best about Merry Christmas, Alex Cross?

James Patterson never fails to deliver. Merry Christmas Alex Cross is an entertaining read.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

As always with any James Patterson book your on the edge of your seat wondering if Alex will get there in time to save the day .

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

I like the fact that there was more then one narrator.

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Great - as all Alex Cross series is

What made the experience of listening to Merry Christmas, Alex Cross the most enjoyable?

I am an avid reader of the Alex Cross series. this is one of the best.

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

Alex Cross

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