02897cam a2200337 4500 598087910 TxAuBib 20220731120000.0 ||||||s2004||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780313058356 0313058350 B000QXDAAS Amazon a8d17b87-4f42-4036-badf-dd187d7296dd OverDrive (Reserve ID) 357888 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Kotker, Joan. James Patterson [Libby] : A Critical Companion. ABC-CLIO, 2004. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. The arts. Format: OverDrive Adobe PDF eBook, Filesize: 12MB. Nonfiction. Literary Criticism. HTML:<p>Since the publication and cinematic success of 1992's Along Came a Spider, James Patterson seems to have taken up permanent residence on the bestseller lists. In the ensuing decade, his hit detective novels, with memorable nursery rhyme titles like Cat and Mouse, (1997) and Pop! Goes the Weasel (1999), came in rapid-fire succession and generated similar popularity and praise. His Alex Cross series created one of the most recognizable detectives in literature, and one of the first urban African American detectives to appeal, on such a grand scale, to audiences of all demographics. With full literary analyses of ten of his most popular works of fiction, this critical companion offers readers a chance to more fully explore Patterson's writings. Beginning with his 1976 bestseller The Thomas Berryman Number and moving chronologically to 2002's 2nd Chance, each chapter examines elements of plot, character development, theme, and critical perspectives.</p> <p>A full chapter offers a delving biographical study of Patterson, including a brief timeline, that traces his early literary and personal interests and later professional achievements. Another chapter discusses the genres of detective and mystery writing, and situates Patterson 's contributions within this framework. Patterson's sociological writings are also considered. Whether for personal pursuits or school assignments, this volume provides ample insight and extensive bibliographic information on Patterson's work, including critical sources and reviews.</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-07-31 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=a8d17b87-4f42-4036-badf-dd187d7296dd&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe PDF eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=a8d17b87-4f42-4036-badf-dd187d7296dd&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=a8d17b87-4f42-4036-badf-dd187d7296dd&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read) TXLVP