Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Gripping as always.

James Patterson enjoys his sub-plots more than most and 4th of July is no exception. It sways between a tense life changing court case and the confused panic of a seemingly disjointed murder spree that ensured the last hundred pages were read at a near-frantic pace. While the murder case is plot enough the key focus is on Lindsey's internal struggle and Patterson shows off his gift for character development which matches his one for building suspense.Another gem worthy of the series and a must for any JP fan.