The Body Farm

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Summary: This was my favorite of all the novels by Patricia Cornwell
Review: The Body Farm is by far my favorite of the novels featuring Dr. Scarpetta. It is smart, fast paced, and of course has an excellent plot. I have read every other book by P. Cornwell, before and after this one, and The Body Farm is still the best. I couldn't put it down, and I always recommend it to my friends. It's one of those books you read over and over again, and end up loving it more every time. It is great to have a heroine that is well educated, professional, and strong while at the same time vulnerable to emotional pain and heartache.

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Summary: A great book!
Review: Carlotta has read this book and all books from Patricia, and I was positivly impressed. Maybe in future I will read someone. Great

Miky

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Summary: Gruesome but good
Review: Again, any Kay Scarpetta book is OK by me. This was a little more gruesome than the others I thought, but I liked it just the same. Visceral and thoroughly entertaining.

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Summary: Another Cornwell page-turner
Review: I've read many of Patricia Cornwell's novels and enjoyed them all. It's true that I pegged the killer in this one early on, but it was still an enjoyable read. What I like about these novels, unlike Dean Koontz's, is that we have the same protagonist and therefore can easily identify with her. Unlike other reviewers whose comments are printed here, I do want to know about the personal lives of Lucy, Marino, Benton, etc. This is part of Kay's world. If you want just the facts, watch Dragnet. And if you're going to dis Ms. Cornwell, at least spell her name right!!

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Summary: Cornwell can do better than this!
Review: As an alum of the same college that Cornwell attended, I have been interested in her books and have found them entertaining and well written. The Body Farm, however, was a disappointment! I immediately figured out who the murderer was, and I feel that Cornwell left a lot of lose ends. She rushed to the ending of the story without giving her reader follow-up on Marino, Gault, Carrie Grethan, and her relationship with Wesley. Perhaps she is trying to peak our interest for her next Scarpetta novel, but she left out too much. I respect the research that Cornwell puts into her novels, but she entitled this book The Body Farm while only giving the Body Farm in Tennessee marginal emphasis. The evidence that Scarpetta brings away from there (i.e. the quarter marking) is certainly not the key piece of evidence in her case against the actual murderer. Cornwell had ideas for a good plot, but she never pulled it all together to make this a fascinating murder mystery.

Oh, one more thought, does Scarpetta have any faults at all, besides her screwed up family and relationships with men? She eats like a bird, cooks magnificently, jogs every day no matter how much sleep she has gotten (and she doesn't need much), and has every degree in the book. I might keep reading these Scarpetta novels, but, Patricia, make her a little more human!! Let her indulge in a big piece of chocolate cake or greasy french fries every now and then!

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Summary: The Body Farm is a great and intriguing novel.
Review: I think by far that The Body Farm is the best book Patricia Cornwell has written thus far. I can really get into the stories and make myself involved in the stories. It is a great book and everyone who enjoys mysteries should read it!

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Summary: I thought this book, like many of her others,was outstanding
Review: This book was my second of her books to read. It kept me turning the pages. I couldnt put it down. I also want to be a forinsic pathologist. Her books take the reader into Scarpetta's world. Some people think the details about Benton, Marino, and Lucy arn't neccessary but i do. They are part of Scarpeta. They are important characters in the book. Since i have read Potter's Field (the first one i read) i have been looking everywhere i go for her books. I cant wait to read the next one she writes. Ms. Cornwell keep up the good work. Even though there are some critics out there who dont like your books, there are many more who do.

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Summary: You Just Gotta Read This Book...
Review: I've enthusiastically read all the previous Kay Scarpetta books, and have yet to come across one that lost my interest. The plot is really clever, with the killer the person you'd least expect them to be. I'm so glad to see that Kay and Benton have finally got together.

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Summary: Cornwell's best book in the series
Review: I tumbled upon Cornwell's books accidently. I am planning on becoming a Forensic Pathologist for the FBI after I graduate High School, and the title "The Body Farm" caught my attention. When I was reading it and found out that Kay was a Forensic Pathologist, I couldn't put the book down! I have since read all of the other books in the series, and this one is still my favorite. Postmortem was also a great book, I loved the twists and turns; Point of Origin was much different than the other Scarpetta novels, but it was still wonderful. I can't wait for another book to come out!!

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Summary: MAGNIFRYING
Review: tO BE HONEST IT IS MI FIRST MY BOOK I TO READ ENGLISH. IN CHINA WE NO HAVE BOOK LIKE THESE, ITS FACINATINNNG. ME READ dC SCARPETKA VERY COOL ADVENTURE. ME DISCOVER MANY TERM MEDICAL VOCABULARY PER SE. I LIKE THESE BOOK TOO MUCH