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Summary: THE OLD CORNWELL "RIDES AGAIN"
Review: When I finished "Point of Origin" I thought Cornwell had lost her mind ! Thank goodness it (her mind) has returned. This latest one (Blow Fly) was a goodie. Of course my opinion is certainly jaded. I grew up in South Louisiana (Baton Rouge to be exact)and have fished and crawfished in the very same dark swampy places she took us to in this book.
Several co-workers and I wait impatiently for each new Scarpetta visit and we certainly were not disappointed this time. I believe "Blow Fly" brings us full circle and we will see Cornwell taking us back to the days of the old Scarpetta and her woes that taunted and scared the daylights out of us. I would only hope that she writes a sequel to this one very quickly. I did not want it to end ! Hurry Hurry Hurry...Ms. Cornwell...........
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Summary: Give me my money back
Review: This book is simply awful. I have been a fan of this series from the beginning and so eager to read the latest I indulge in getting the hard cover as soon as it is available. Everyone involved in putting this one out should be ashamed.
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Summary: Very Disappointed
Review: Having read all of the Scarpetta novels, I must definitely say that this one was the worst. The novel jumped around way too much. It lacked the intrigue that all of the other books had. I had to keep reading it in hopes that it would get better, but it never did. The book was poorly developed and written. I must also say that the ending was very disappointing. It was like she just stopped writing. I am in hopes that if and when she writes another Scarpetta novel, it will not be like this one. Please go back to the old style of writing.
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Summary: leaves me hanging, but oh so good!
Review: Scarpetta is back! Finally!! I've been dissapointed with Cornwell following Point of Origin. Previously her Scarpetta novels have been cookie cut-outs of crime, criminalist, and a resolution all wrapped up in cyclone of the last chapter. Not a very good way to end a book but the details have ALWAYS been top notch and the action keeping me on the edge of my eat. After Point of Origin things appeared to go downhill. Nothing made sense. With "Blow Fly" I'm happy to say Patricia Cornwell is back on top of her gain. I was not only surprised by the new information of the characters but happy to see that maybe the characters are settling back into that predictable formula. It was a fast read and the ending left me screaming for more! I won't ruin it for anyone but I must say: It's no cyclone! The book will literally bring you to the edge of your seat until you fall off, and yet we aren't satisfied. Scarpetta is older, wiser, and more refined. Lucy is on a new and prosperous track. Marino comes across as a fallen hero but soon brings himself back from the ashes.... And others come from the ashes as well to an enormous surprise. Blow Fly is an excellent return. If Point of Origin was the beginning of a downslide, then Blow Fly is the return to the top with an incredible rush of excitement. Great Show Ms. Cornwell!
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Summary: All loose ends!
Review: I was SO DISAPPOINTED! There were interesting characters but they had stories that went nowhere! And why name the book Blow Fly????? I realize the book bases itself on previously introduced characters, but the plot just never made it. The ending was horrible. I found myself wanting to call Cornwell, after reading nightly, and asking why she let me down at the end??????? I think Cornwell is brilliant, but this was bad. It had a lot of possibilities but too many side streets. And where was Scarpetta?????
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Summary: We waited soooooo long..................
Review: Having read the series from the beginning (some of the books twice waiting for the next installment): love the character, style of writing, and details, details, details! Didn't like third person, and the style of writing is unlike the other books, but I do feel Cornwell sets up numerous future books with all the possibilities unresolved by the ending. The style of writing seemed to mirror Scarpetta's current frame of mind & mood. A must read for a true fan... but I'll start to lose interest if the next one is written in third person.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Poorly written. Plot was never developed and the novel ended abruptly. As a long time fan of the Scarpetta series, this was a tremendous disappointment. Wait for the paperback issue if you truly want to read this book.
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Summary: Cornwell's Cool
Review: I seem to remember when Patricia Cornwell wrote Hornet's Nest there was a huge uproar from her fans - "I'll never read another Cornwell again etc, etc." It seems that whenever she turns the tables on what the public expect from her (and she has done this MANY times) the back lash from fans of Kay Scarpetta is incredible, then after they have re-read the new book it doesn't seem so bad. Is this going to happen with the new Scarpetta novel? I think so. I thought the last installment "The Last Precinct" was the end, how could she continue on? Well the answer is in Blow Fly and the answer is "give them what they don't expect".
I applaud the new direction of this novel and once readers get over the bump of adjusting to a new writing style - just like they did for the Hornet's Nest series - they will enjoy the new adventures Kay Scarpetta and crew is bound to take us on.
I'm looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: After hearing the hype on TV about this new novel, I ordered it. I am having a terrible time finding it a compelling read. It is boring, to be honest.
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Summary: Disappointed Fan
Review: I have just finished reading BLOW FLY (with the most difficult effort!)...and I must say I am finished with Patricia Cornwell. Hooked on her first novels, I eagerly awaited the next Kay Scarpetta volume. However, I noticed a definite turn in PC's writing with HORNET'S NEST. While I continued to purchase her subsequent novels (I am a collector of First Editions), I had not read them until reading BLOW FLY this week. Cornwell's work has taken a most decadent and perverse twist. In place of good mystery and intrigue now appears page after page of gross convoluted text. The reader is mired in confusing perverted dialogue, jumping from one character to another, chapter after chapter. With concentrated effort, I managed to finish this latest book of Cornwell's. If Patricia Cornwell's name was not on the cover, I would swear BLOW FLY was not written by the same person who wrote BODY FARM. I will no longer purchase any of her novels.
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