The Bottom Line
- Beach Road is a quick, easy read
- There is enough suspense to keep pages turning
- Beach Road has likable characters
- The last 100 pages are great
- No depth, won't make you think (not a con for everyone)
- Beach Road is a little slow in the middle
Description
- Beach Road is a James Patterson thriller, fast-paced and fun
- In Beach Road, a high school basketball star is framed for murder and a local lawyer defends him
- Told from several viewpoints, Beach Road keeps readers guessing about the outcome until the end
Guide Review - Beach Road by James Patterson - Book Review
The characters in Beach Road are not developed well and the plot is not very complex; however, Beach Road has all the elements of an entertaining thriller--conspiracy, courtroom drama, mystery, and just a little sex and romance. Patterson also throws in some celebrity cameos, which I found humorous.
James Patterson does not disappoint readers who are looking for a fun, mindless read. The book jacket promises a shocking ending. Indeed, the last hundred pages are the best part of Beach Road. They move quickly and make up for mediocre moments earlier in the novel.
Overall, I would classify Beach Road as a good beach read. It won't feed your mind or soul, but it is a good alternative to reality TV.
Be sure to check out these Beach Road book club discussion questions.
