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By Ron · ★★★☆☆ · September 06, 2022
James Patterson’s new thriller, “Blowback,” asks us to imagine what would happen if a narcissistic psychopath were elected to the White House.

Americans could be forgiven for thinking they already have a pretty good idea of what that would be like.

But if “Blowback” is feedback on Donald Trump’s ragin ...more
By Monnie · ★★★★☆ · September 07, 2022
A president who's mentally bonkers? Wow, what a concept! Kudos to the authors for a timely topic that showcases what can happen when the leader of the free world's power is totally unchecked. U.S. President Keegan Barrett doesn't have orange hair, nor is he inclined to throw ketchup at walls - but h ...more
By Gretchen · ★☆☆☆☆ · August 22, 2022
I gave this book 50 pages, but just couldn't get into it. The story didn't seem to be going anywhere interesting, and I have more interesting things to read that I know will grab me right away. Sorry James Patterson, this one wasn't for me. ...more
By Kelly · ★★☆☆☆ · October 11, 2022
Oh how I hate to do this because I am a huge James Patterson fan. Irritated at the loose Trump sanity references, WAY too long and jumped around WAY too much. If it was going to bring Trump’s sanity into question, why not our present leader of the free world (a walking meme)? Moving on to one of his ...more
By Scott · ★★★☆☆ · October 29, 2022
The descriptive tagline on the book – “Blowback” – screams out “An American president goes insane.” What am interesting way to promote the latest James Patterson thriller and grab your attention. He and his writing partner for this one, Brendan DuBois have written quite the summer potboiler that inc ...more
By Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer · ★★☆☆☆ · September 21, 2022
Every new James Patterson book claims to be the author's "best thriller in years," although depending on the coauthor, his works seldom rise above average. In case you didn't know, James Patterson doesn't write his co-authored books. According to his memoir, James Patterson by James Patterson, he co ...more
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