Chapters of only 3-4 partial pages, large type, generous line spacing, as though he was paid by the page or chapter. Poor characterization, repulsive sexual content. The main characters were just poorly written, and Alex Cross is getting very dull and insubstantial. I used to like Mr. Patterson, but I will not be buying any more of his books. I was barely able to finish it and had to resist throwing it across the room several times.