(Late post!)
Tandy
Angel and her siblings have become suspects of the alleged murder of their very
own parents. To prove her innocence as she was the primary suspect, Tandy
conducted her own investigation which revealed a lot of discoveries about not
just the deaths, but also about each family member. Tandy was surprised that
she knew less than she thought about her parents and their means of nurturing
their kids.
Though
I said that Confessions of a Murder Suspect possesses some
characteristics that are usually Patterson's trademark, I still somehow don't
see this as a James Patterson classic. I’m not saying I’ve read a lot of his
books, but I’ve already read some. If I were to compare this one to his other
novels, I’d say this was different because there wasn't really a murder, which
is basically what I always find in his books. Also, here, a teenager was the
lead character and the primary investigator of the crime, not some adult cop. There
wasn't also a series of death or killings which was common in Patterson’s
previous works.
The
play between science and crime in the plot was cool! Patterson integrated
science by using human experimentations to show the parents’ frustrations for
their kids’ perfection. I thought it was a pretty good touch to add to the
plot. I mean, it was one good way of showing the depth of human’s behaviors and
emotions. I found the motive very deep and intriguing.
One father is more than a hundred
schoolmasters. – George Herbert
The
fact that the narrator kept on addressing the reader was very nice. It was like
having a casual conversation or confession. By doing so, the readers would
easily be attached to the story and would feel like they were really part of
the story. I also liked the idea that the author kept on stating directly that
she was delaying more details while talking to the reader. It was about just as
annoying as it was exciting. Haha!
Though
I liked the story, I was still not satisfied with the ending. You see, there
wasn't a closure to everything. I understand that sometimes we, the readers,
should draw our own conclusions to the story, but it just didn't feel right
with this one. A clearer and more-detailed ending could’ve been better. Tamara
Gee's death for instance, was it really Matty's doing or not? What did it have
to do with the story? I thought it shouldn’t have just been added to the story
since it didn’t really help.
It’s one thing to ask someone if they’re guilty. It’s another to be asked.
I was nonplussed. – Tandy Angel
Also,
why was it that I often imagined the lead character as a guy and not a girl? Was
it just me? Haha! In my opinion, it would be more effective and believable if
the narrator were a “he.”
All
in all, it was a nice and enjoyable book. This is a nice read if you just wanna
pass the time. It’s something thrilling enough to make you want to finish it,
but not too heavy to rob you of a relaxed mood. J
Are
you done reading this book? Share your thoughts!
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