What do you think of "Suzanna's diary" by James Patterson?

Question

Someone told me that James Patterson is very good writer so I bought three novels written by him. I have read Suzanna's diary but I did not like it that much. Shall I try the other books or all of them are just the same. Thanks you!

Answer 1

The only James Patterson book I've ever read which I thought was good was a novel called The Beach House which he co-wrote with Peter De Jonge.
The plot is, in many ways, pretty much your boiler-plate crime page-turner but the story is fun and imaginitive,and the ending is surprisingly original (and well done)
The refreshing lack of sap,and the atributes that make this novel good have mostly to do (I suspect) with the prescence of the co-author who keps Patterson's ego,and his tendency towards schmaltz (not to mention wildly ridiculous plotlines) at bay.
The thing that's intriguing about this book is that it's like a trash novel that isn't.Like the occasional B-movie you see, expecting something mediocre and getting something great.
I recommend you read this novel.It's really good.

Answer 2

I read that book and personally I thought it was kind of "fluffy" at first but that the ending pulled it all together nicely.
As for whether you should read the other novels I'd say yes, give them a try. I have some favorite authors who've written books I don't care for,;it just depends on the storyline and the subject they're writing about.

Answer 3

If you like to read, go ahead. Why judge after only one.
I read Suzanna's diary and enjoyed it, but then I am a girl so go figure.

Answer 4

I find James Patterson's books a little sappy.

Answer 5

Nice read.