Patterson's trademark short chapters were still present way back when he wrote this novel. In fact it's that easy to digest format that keeps 'See How They Run' from becoming dull. There's not really much content in this retribution tale and even the grand finale never lives up to the potential. The characters are rather two dimensional and inconsistent too. What's left is a thankfully short tale about an interesting terrorist plot around the 1980 Olympic Village. There's not really much to recommend since Patterson has gone on to produce considerably better work. ( )

I was really not crazy about this book. I have read other Patterson and liked it but I did not think this was one of his best. I do give him credit for one really good plot twist, but otherwise the plot was pretty predictable and the characters just so-so. ( )

Simply Awesome. I read this late in 2007 and with the state of things in the world today, it was probably more believeable than when it was published. So far this would be the gold standard for Patterson's work! ( )

Outside New York City, the palatial home of Dr. David Strauss's parents is attacked by gunmen during a glittering party. As he watches helplessly, his wife is murdered. In Los Angeles, Strauss's brother is killed during the Academy Award ceremonies. In Manhattan, his past sweetheart, Alix Rothchild, is running for her life. Dr. David Strauss is soon obsessed with finding the explosive secret behind the murders of his family members. His dangerous odyssey takes him across Europe, and finally to the Olympics, where one of the most shattering surprises in suspense fiction will take place. ( )