James Patterson is a household name. His books are fast paced, smooth, and entertaining. But what do we really know about this literary icon?
First of all, he barely writes his own books anymore. He simply writes an outline, a main idea for each chapter, and the barely mentioned co-writer does all of the hard work. He outsells J.K Rowling, Dan Brown, and John Grisham, all the while he barely writes.
Also, from a reliable source who has met the author, says that "Patterson is a real jerk". I can understand. He sounds like a wealthy snob that steals all the credit.
Right now, I am almost done with Witch and Wizard, a young adult novel that came out last year. The Gift, the second in the series just came out recently. I must admit, it is highly entertaining. This is about Wisty and Whit, two sibling accused of being a witch and a wizard. This is in the distant future, where a new political system is winning all the elections, and has some primitive ways about them.
I feel uber-sorry that Gabrielle Charbonnet isn't receiving credit at all. I'm sure she is an amazing writer, and that she really worked hard for the probably little money she has.
Overall, the book is okay, quick, but not worth the twenty odd dollars you have to pay for it.
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