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Book Beginnings Friday: Zoo

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 I’m reading Zoo by James Patterson:

Located in Griffith Park, a four-thousand-acre stretch of land featuring two eighteen-hole golf courses, the Autry National Center, and the HOLLYWOOD sign, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is more of a run-down tourist attraction that a wildlife conservation facility.

As many of you know, I love James Patterson and read most of his books, especially many of his series, including Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, the Women’s Murder Club and Private. This one is a stand-alone and has an interesting premise. I’m about a quarter of the way into it and I’m very curious as to how things will turn out. I will say, though, I would suggest not reading this right before going to bed…the scenes with the animals attacking humans – doesn’t really make for sweet dreams!

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7 Comments

  1. Gilion at Rose City Reader
    October 5, 2012 / 5:42 pm

    I am always afraid his books will be too scary. But I've seen some of the movie adaptations and thought they were very good. Maybe I just need to pick the right ones.

    Thanks for posting on Book Beginnings on Fridays! Sorry I haven't been around for a while. This is the first Friday I am actually in town and at my computer in several weeks.

  2. Bev Hankins
    October 5, 2012 / 11:39 pm

    Yikes–animals attacking! That would encourage nightmares.

    Here's my Friday Post.

  3. JC Jones
    October 5, 2012 / 11:56 pm

    I haven't read any of his books. This looks interesting.

  4. Anonymous
    October 6, 2012 / 1:23 am

    I have never read any of his books either. Sounds like an interesting premise, albeit scary one.

  5. Jo @ Booklover Book Reviews
    October 6, 2012 / 4:55 am

    That's a bit of a complicated opening sentence but the story sounds gripping, although a bit too scary for me – enjoy 😉

  6. Amber
    October 6, 2012 / 2:08 pm

    I've never read any Patterson…I always think zoo animals have pent up aggression. Or maybe they're neglected in this book. I don't know. Very interesting.

  7. Logan Cantrell
    October 12, 2012 / 9:56 pm

    I have only read "Guilty Wives" by James Patterson, but I have been wanting to read "Zoo!" Thank you for sharing!