The 8th Confession (The Women's Murder Club)

Entertaining but not up to par with Patterson's best novels (2010-03-04) : 3/5
I am a big James Patterson fan, but this is not one of his better novels. The story focuses on two unrelated themes--who killed a street man named Bagman Jesus, and catching a killer of rich socialites named Pet Girl. Interspersed throughout the novel are juvenile level discussions of the romantic lives of Lindsay (the cop), Cindy (the journalist) and Yuki (the attorney). Without giving anything away, Yuki's romantic relationship with a dashing young doctor derails when he reveals something about himself that seems totally bizarre in this kind of novel (you'll understand when you read about it).

Although I was entertained, I found the novel to be a disjointed hodgepodge switching around between the two different themes and the romantic relationships. If Patterson had taken the time, he could have written separate novels about each of these themes, and also done some serious editing about the romance in this novel.

Bottom line: Reading this novel reminded me of the time that I went to a restaurant that I had not been to in a year only to discover that while the name was the same, the menu had changed and gone down hill. The meal I had was okay, but not what I had been used to. I agree with other reviews that because of his name recognition and ability to sell anything with his name on it, Patterson has focused on quantity rather than quality in cranking out multiple novels a year. This novel is a good example of that.
The 8th Confession (2010-02-26) : 5/5
Book arrived quickly. Looks like new. Already finished it and passed it on to a friend.
Thanks
Go James Patterson Go! (2010-02-19) : 4/5
I love Patterson's thrillers. Always have. Since I discovered them about two years ago anyway. The 8th Confession definitely doesn't disappoint.

As always, I have to make a recommendation. Those who like the fast-paced plot of Patterson, but wish the romance was a little better developed should check out "Mightier than the Sword" by Megan Webster. GREAT book. Has elements of a thriller at times, really deep characters, and character relationships.
8th Confession (2010-02-06) : 4/5
Received the book with a week. It was used, but in really good condition. The book itself was Great! Can't wait for The 9th Judgment!
sorority girls murder club (2010-01-30) : 2/5
This is 8th book is the worst of the series. The writting style is similar to the other books but the plots and interactions between the members were teenage dialogues