Rating: 
Summary: Very disappointing
Review: I wish I had read the reviews before I bought the book. I have loved her earlier books, but this is the first time that I had to make myself finish a book of hers. I skimmed the last half. I don't want to ruin the surprise developments in the book for anyone so I won't discuss the plot. But, I don't think Cornwell knows where she's going with these characters and she wrote too much about Kay's personal life. The plot goes in all directions and is hard to keep up with. You also need to go back and re read the previous two Scarpetta novels for this one to make any sense. I don't know about you, but I don't remember minute plot details after several years and this book is written as a continuance of the last two. WHat I have loved most about her books in the past is the well written mystery and the science. There is too little of both in this book. She needs to spin Lucy off in a series of her own. Cornwell has more interest in Lucy than she does Kay. Don't buy this book! Borrow it from the library.
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Summary: Blow Fly
Review: This book is going in so many directions it will give you a headache! When the Kay Scarpetta books first come out I could not get enough of them. But Blow Fly was the worst Patricia Cornwell ever written and it died a slow painful death.
Rating: 
Summary: Give the book a chance!
Review: I read the book before I got around to reading any of the reviews so that I would have an open mind. And I am really glad that I did.
I think the book is great. I was glad that Benton was back. And I loved the part that was in Louisiana. I am from that area and she made it sound pretty much like it is (beautiful landscape, complicated politics).
So go in expecting an entertaining read and I think that's what you'll find.
Rating:
Summary: This Book Belongs in the Morgue!
Review: I have been a fan of Cornwell's Scarpetta novels ever since I discovered them long ago. Unfortunately, I can't say that I was pleased with Blow Fly, nor for the record The Last Precinct or Black Notice. There is something missing from the recipe Cornwell has used in the past to create her wonderful novels, and I put down Blow Fly this morning with a sense of revulsion. While I can't pretend to understand why Cornwell chose to take the plot in the direction she has over the last few novels, I have to say that I was sorely disappointed once again- and had hoped that Blow Fly would bring back the old Scarpetta I loved so much. I can't even vocalize what made me dislike Blow Fly so much, but I advise fans of Cornwell's older Scarpetta novels to stay away from this one like the plague. The plot is repetitive a'la the last two books, the characters have lost their spark, and I can't think of any redeeming reasons for you to buy this book. Borrow it from a library or a friend before deciding whether to add it to your collection.
Rating:
Summary: Blow Fly
Review: This is a boring book. Using Kay Scarpetta as an attention grabber isn't fair! I loved all Cornwell's forensic novels but this one is rehashing previous books. Hopefully, there is a story in there somewhere! No forensics yet and I'm halfway thru. It is a struggle to finish! Wish I didn't waste my $$.
Rating: 
Summary: Confusion rules here
Review: I am only on page 111 and I can't decide whether to keep on going because I love Kay and the others so much or to admit defeat and put it down. I have never been so confused in my life about a story. First off, I have never liked reading books written in the 3rd person. Very annoying for me. Second, the Scarpetta series is about Kay and what goes on in her mind, not what others think. I don't mind knowing what Pete and Lucy and others think but this is very disconcerting at this stage in the series. Third, to bring back a character who we all know died and trying to tell me that Pete and Lucy knew all along is a bit too much, even for my overactive imagination. I loved that character and mourned him and in my opinion, he should have remained dead. *sigh* Bringing back old characters is not a bad thing, but the way it is done here for all of them begs you to reread PC's last 2 books in this series to refresh your memory. I had forgotten who Jay Talley was, for instance. And were is Janet, Lucy's girlfriend? I had also forgotten about Rocco, Pete's son, and don't remember him being involved in the Chandonne mess. I don't remember Kay being fired either. It seems PC is trying to rewrite history and this is not the way to do it. I love PC's stories and her character's so I'll continue to read, but only after I refresh my memory with the last 2 books.
Rating:
Summary: From Bad To Worse to AWFUL
Review: With the last two titles, it became increasingly clear that Cornwell has either run out of stories, or has simply stopped caring. Blow Fly stuggles to be Harris's Hannibal, with Cornwell going so far as to directly rip off ideas from that book (remember Lector's memory palace?) The biggest problem is that THERE IS NO STORY. All of the characters mope around, and if I sent this story into my editor, she'd send it back to me and cancel my contract. This book was SO BAD that, after reading it, I returned it to the bookstore. It's sad that someone of her talent has simply stopped caring about the quality of her work, and is now dumping this awful stuff onto the public. What's even worse is that she expects people to pay for this. No more for me. I'm done, and so are a lot of her fans. Goodbye.
Rating:
Summary: Boring, disappointing, LONG
Review: I waited and waited for this book to come out. I wish I had waited some more and waited for the paperback. The last Kay S book left us hanging, and this one didn't take away that feeling. Dr. Kay is not the main character really, This book is written in 3rd person and it gets really irratating. This book has so much going on with each main character, Kay, Nic, Lucy, Marino, Benton, Jean-Bapist, Bev, and Jay there is no character development. The way the books end is disappointing, you are all set for the big take down, and bammmmmm nothing, they tell you about it as an after effect "oh yeah and Lucy got so and so" Benton says.
You should have let Kay get on with her life after 6 years and kept Benton away
Rating: 
Summary: Nice comeback
Review: While it may be hard for readers to adjust to Dr. Scarpetta's new role, they will not be dissapointed by the solid presense of old friends and family. This book is different because everything in Kay's world is different. It is the end of life as Kay, Marino, Lucy, and all followers of their saga know it. With Blow Fly, Patricia Cornwell speaks with a new voice and opens doors for the evolution of all her characters. I commend her on yet another case closed.
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Summary: Another success!
Review: Patricia Cornwell is a favored author because of her intuitive writing, and impressive knowledge of the medical and legal institutions in which she shares with her readers. I have yet to find another author who writes with such provocative skill. Her books are mesmerizing. If this is your first Patricia Cornwell book, I would urge you to purchase her earlier Scarpetta novels, you won't regret it.
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