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Zoo (Zoo, #1)
by

James Patterson (Goodreads Author),

Michael Ledwidge

Karen's review

Oct 17, 2012

really liked it

WOW. I wonder, as I read reviews of this book, what the heck are people expecting from books nowadays? Did this book make my heart race? YES. Did this book keep my interest? YES. Did this book keep me up at night? YES. Did this book make me look behind me for animals? YES. Did this book make me think - is this so far off in the future? YES. So really, I have to wonder what are people interested in? This book gets a 4-1/2 from me only because it lost some of it's momentum 3/4 the way in... but then picked up again. So hopefully others won't pass this up because of some "NEVER-HAPPY" reviewers. :)

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Reading Progress

October 17, 2012 – Shelved

November 4, 2012 – Started Reading

November 11, 2012 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Sharon (new) - added it

Apr 29, 2015 03:29AM

After seeing previews for the book being made into a TV show I decide to read it before the show came. But after all the negative comments I was about to change my mind. Then I read your review. Thanks for writing it. Now I think I'll take a chance and make up my own mind.

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message 2: by Karen (new) - rated it 4 stars

Apr 29, 2015 01:13PM

Oh the pressure. ;). Please let me know if you liked it. If you didn't, well.... ;)

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message 3: by Kylee (new) - rated it 4 stars

Jun 16, 2015 01:50AM

You sum it up perfectly! I devoured this book because the storyline was just so crazy, yet I also worried that it's something that could become real. Am I really concerned about whether the author is using the right scientific jargon? What's the point in reading fiction is you can't just enjoy the journey, instead of worrying about that nonsense?! Any book that keeps my attention is a win for me.

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message 4: by Justice (new)

Jun 28, 2015 04:14AM

Sharon, they should be paying US to read this book. I quit halfway through and I've never before quit on a book.

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message 5: by MARGO (new)

Jul 06, 2015 08:39PM

Well one of the bad reviewers actually made me think that I will enjoy reading it. She said it was like the Da vinci Code - which I really enjoyed. I have always liked James Patterson Books even the ones he helps another author write. Thanks so much for putting things in perspective. Books are made to take us away from reality for a while and this type of book if it makes the reader's heart race, well it has done its job well.

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message 6: by Jam (new) - rated it 5 stars

Jul 13, 2015 05:38AM

I totally agree with you Karen. Well said :)

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message 7: by Readergirl77 (new) - added it

Jul 19, 2015 01:21AM

Haven't read this one yet, been catching up on the Murder Club books. I actually like that the chapters are short. Makes it easy to stop often, when needed, and get some pages in without a lot of time. So tired of hearing people complain about his short chapters...don't read him then. Problem solved. :)

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message 8: by Marianne Adoor (new) - rated it 5 stars

Jul 28, 2015 05:25AM

Glad to see some positive reviews! Why are there so many haters out there? My husband and I are enjoying the book AND the tv series, BECAUSE IT IS FUN! Looking forwsrd to Tuesday's episode, and will continue reading thr book.

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message 9: by Misty (new) - rated it 5 stars

Oct 16, 2015 12:30AM

I came to read your full review. So far it is the only one i have seen that i agree with. I couldn't help reading the comments too. I find it humorous the people that review someone else's review. :-)

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message 10: by Suraj (new) - added it

Oct 21, 2015 07:43AM

ppl have too high expectations, really..the book was really interesting especially visualizing it in your mind, but the ending was a bit of a downer...has me motivated to see the tv show though

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message 11: by Jan (new)

Sep 25, 2016 01:19AM