You've Been Warned | 
| Authors: James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  373 reviews
Sales Rank: 2397
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 376
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 0316014508
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780316014502
ASIN: 0316014508
Publication Date: September 10, 2007
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Condition: Ex-Library. May have library markings or stickers. Otherwise, standard used condition.
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Product Description
Kristin Burns is making her way in New York City. Her photos are being considered at a major Manhattan gallery, she works by day with two wonderful children, and the man of her dreams is almost hers for keeps. But just as everything she's ever wanted is finally within reach, her life changes forever--with one murderous nightmare. Kristin wakes up every morning from the same chilling, unforgettable dream. And suddenly, it's visiting her during the day too. As her life turns stranger by the minute, Kristin is haunted and terrified. Is it all in her head? Or is the nightmare becoming her life? Kristin searches desperately for what's real through the lens of her camera, only knowing two things for sure: that no place is safe and the fate of everyone she loves lies in her hands.
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 Loved the ending July 20, 2008
I read the book before the horrible reviews. While it is not my favorite Patterson book, it is not terrible! I did not find it confusing and I did not need the events of Kristen's life explained to me in the end, it made sense to me. LOL
 Are you kidding me? July 16, 2008
I've read in a few different places that Mr. Patterson has said he doesn't have a problem with writers' block because he has so many projects going at one time. Well, maybe this is the problem. You know what they say about a Jack of all Trades, right?
The Patterson novels are getting worse and worse with each release. Does he ever write his own books anymore? I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it's all these "contributors" that are screwing up these books.
In the past I would pre-order all his new novels. After I read You've Been Warned I decided that I'm not paying another penny for this trash anymore. If I happen to see some of his newest books at the library I might decide to check them out. But I'm not handing over another single cent for this drivel.
I see that there are at least two new Patterson novels in my recommendations list from Amazon. Both slated to be released soon. I'll bet that both are just as ridiculous as You've Been Warned.
I miss Alex Cross. I miss the ORIGINAL Max. Forget these bird-brain books written for 12-year-olds. Give me a sequel to The Lake House!
Fortunately Karin Slaughter is becoming more prolific. If you enjoyed Patterson's earlier works, check out Slaughter. She's fantastic!
my first book by mr. patterson July 4, 2008
This was my first time reading a book by James Patterson and I didn't enjoy it. I was confused the whole time. Is she the devil, is she crazy? She is a weak main character, who runs around like a chicken with her head cut off. I mean c'mon you are having the same dream every night and it all starts to get really real, its unfolding right in front of you and you don't even try to figure it out or stop any of it. I just wasn't happy with it at all. If anyone can recommend a better book by him, please let me know. thanks
????? July 1, 2008
This story could have made a very interesting book! But, unfortunately, the title of my review is what I felt about the book---- I kept reading waiting for the book to start! It was read in one sitting not only because I was looking for the story line, but because of the 306 pages (hardcover), there are 14 Chapters which equal 2 blank pages and 111 sub-chapters which are about 2 pages long and include a 1/2 blank page announcing the start of the chapter and 1/2 blank page at the end of almost all of these chapters! If my math is correct, this would have brought the total page count to around 167 pages! Maybe Mr Patterson should be investing some more time in his work and trying to keep his readers happy with interesting story lines that actually are "story lines."
You HAVE been warned by me, DON'T read it! June 30, 2008
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I have read several James Patterson collaborations (i.e., The Quickie, Life Guard, Beach Road, Beach House, Honeymoon, etc), and would have to say that this was the absolute WORSE so far. Because of Atlanta traffic, I often select books on CD that I usually wouldn't read, but am willing to listen to. You've Been Warned fit the bill. However, that was a huge MISTAKE and I have been regretting it ever since (although it is only 3 CD's and I kept hoping that it would get better)!
What started out as a decent (although not terribly original story), soon turned into a supernatural (?) thriller where the main character starts experiencing things that she can't explain. Kristin (nanny by day, photographer by trade)is having an illicit affair with her employer (Michael), and seems to be suffering from nightmares (of events to come or that have happened). Between seeing things that she can't explain, and guilty over the affair, Kristin stumbles thru the novel, either seeing dead people (who include her father, her pediatrician who molested her, a mean cop, and countless others) or having encounters with people who "warn" her (of what, we are never sure). The novel then continues to spin out of control with a lot of conversation about her camera (that takes odd photos), mysterious men (one with a ponytail), odd events (smelling burning flesh and having rashes), numerous cockroaches and other even unexplained events, with no real explanation, and when one is finally given...it really isn't and leaves the reader more confused than ever.
After listening to several hours of the story, I am still not really sure what it is about. And because of the lack of cohesiveness in the story, I did not really have an interest in the outcome of the story or even the character, Kristin (who I never disliked, but never liked either...at times she was a bit dumb). And with that said, I would never recommend this story to anyone.
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