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Summary: My first PC, but definately not my last.
Review: Okay, I'd say 4.5 if I could, but I can't, and I believe that ratings (like grades) ought to be rounded up. That being said, I really liked this book. Read it in just under a week, which is quick for me. Really liked the main character but I could live without Marino. He's a little too Republican for me, tho. Perhaps he grows a heart later in the series. I've read comments suggesting he does, so perhaps all is not lost. I found that the story moved along very quickly, nonstop action, which is why I read it as quick as I did. I had to keep reading cuz something was going to happen very soon, all the time. I got used to the formula and subconsciously turned page after page. I liked the end, tho I do feel it was rushed. I didn't think it was predictable, however I probably should have predicted such an ending. But I didn't, so who knows. I still found it chilling, and I loved the way she ended the chapter right at the climax. Lord, I was almost afraid to turn that page. Not all sure why Beryl left Key West, tho.All in all, a good read, and I shall read more of PC.
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Summary: Poor Ending!
Review: What started out to be a very exciting read, ended very quickly leaving you expecting more. Too much of the novel focused on one particular item, which made this book slow and harder to get into than her others.
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Summary: good reading disappointing ending
Review: I enjoyed reading this book, finishing it in 2 days. This is my first Cornwell novel, and I certainly will read others, Postmortem being next (I guess it should have been first). A few errors I detected though--first there is a line in the book where a minor character tells Dr. Scarpetta that "the story of these murders would make a good murder-mystery novel," or words to that effect. The problem I have with this is when I'm reading a book, getting involved in the story, I don't want to be reminded that I'm reading a book. It brings me back to reality, which is not the reason I'm reading fiction. Second error, when the electrical power goes out and she describes the candlelight etc., the killer calls, and the answering machine turns on. All answering machines need electricity don't they? So how could the answering machine work with no electricity? This happened twice in this chapter. I realize that there has to be dialogue and communication in a novel but this simple error was overlooked and it bugged me. Most of the novel I enjoyed, trying to guess who the killer was, anxiously awaiting the ending, and then feeling disappointed when the killer was someone unrelated to most of the rest of the book. I felt I wasted my time painstakingly picking out clues through most of the book, when the killer had little to do with any previous clues given. Even when the killer was identified before the ending, I didn't want to believe it, thinking that his name was an alias, and something more sinister about his identity would be revealed. Oh well, most of the book was satisfying. 3 of 5 stars.
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Summary: incoherent, poorly written
Review: The plot was inconsistent--characters got left places and showed up where they were not. Typos throughout the book made me wonder if there was even an editor. Or was it just thrown together and published on a big author name. Don't bother with this book.
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Summary: Even Better Than "Postmortem"!!
Review: Patricia Cornwell's first novel, "Postmortem", didn't really grab me although I'm already really fond of all the characters. But as for the sequel--it's a totally different kettle of fish! There is, in my opinion, tons more atmosphere, humour, and excitement as you follow the characters through the investigation. The only bad point is this book doesn't have Abby Turnbull in it. Oh well, can't have it all..
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Summary: More intense and involving than a murder mystery dinner
Review: I dare to say that this is one the best of Cornwell's works. Her style of writing is extremely intense and graphic and her dialogues are fast and witty. The story line itself is complicated and full of detail and grabs the reader until the very last page. Highly recommended to every one who enjoys a little terror and mystery. I also recommend this book to someone who hasn't given Cornwell a try yet. Once you read this one, you'll want to read them all!
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Summary: Her best
Review: Only Rustad's The Triumph and the Glory can match "Body of Evidence" for suspense, intrigue, intensity, great characters, and stirring plot. What a great book this is !
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Summary: Really liked it!
Review: My 2nd Kay Scapetta novel and loved it. She is a terrific author and never ceases to amaze me. Liked the Key West theme.
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Summary: The younger Dr. Scarpetta in action...
Review: This one's actually the second Kay Scarpetta book, and in this one, she's a lot less self-assured than the lady we've come to know. It's a mark of talent in an author when she can age and mature a series character over a number of books. There's a comment in this book about Kay's irritation over the way her shortness is a disadvantage when it comes to keeping up with taller people. Since even in this story she's a very tough person, it lends her an accessibility. Beats hell out of heroes who, though mere mortals, still never change, book after book. I get the feeling that authors who create that sort of hero are trying to deny their own mortality.
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Summary: Another excellent case from Americas best auther
Review: After reading Patricia Cornwells brilliant first novel Postmortorm, I had to get the next. This just as good if not slighty better. Dr Kay Scarpetta is such a wonderfully crafted character from such a brilliant auther. Patricia Cornwells books are so exciting and readable that they are impossible to put down, If you have'nt read one of her books yet, you don't know what you have missed.
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