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Summary: Same old story
Review: For once I would like an original story line from Cornwell. Every one of her Kay Scarpetta novels has the same story line. Lucy and her current life partner in trouble. Marino in trouble on the job. Kay having love troubles, and job troubles. However, after reading the putrid Hornet's Nest, maybe Patricia just isn't a very good author. Stay away from this book.....
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Summary: Patricia's been watching too much X-files.....
Review: Oh, my. What is with this whole conspiracy thing. Let me premise this by saying that I've read all of Patricia Cornwell's books, and was looking forward to this one coming out, but what a disappointment! Why must Lucy somehow be connected to all of Kay's cases. How realistic is that. Oh, how I wish that she would go back to the earlier storylines where there was just some serial killer out there, and Kay and Marino just went out and did their jobs instead of all of this highly implausible international intrigue that Ms. Cornwell makes us plod through. I don't know how many more books that Ms. Cornwell can put out about these characters, because they're apparently all about to have nervous breakdown's! If you're also sick of these crazy plot twists, check out Kathy Reich's books, they're alot like the early Cornwell ones. Pure science and thriller, none of this crazy mess.
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Summary: I love the way she writes
Review: I could not wait to read this book. I thought it was very good and fast moving. I was upset about the ending and hope she brings closure to the people in her next book.
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Summary: Oh, Please!!!
Review: "Oh, Please!" is what you'll say when the identity of the serial killer is revealed in the end. Hey, I thought this was supposed was supposed to be a crime-mystery-suspense title...should we recategorize BLACK NOTICE as another Danielle Steele??? Disappointed Cornwell Fan
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Summary: Trust me -- Don't waste your time
Review: I have read all of Patricia Cornwell's books -- paid the hardback price, too! But, I recommend that you do not read this one even if someone gives it to you, free. The book is very disjointed and predictable. Pass this one up -- trust me, don't waste your time.
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Summary: Once again Cornwell has written an outstanding murder story
Review: After the death of Benton in Point of Origin, I really didn't think there would be any more Scarpetta books! But Black Notice was a fantastic read! It has more in depth feeling that I have ever read in a Cornwell book. Kay, Marino and Lucy are off on another adventure that put me in tears at the end! It is unbelievable that Cornwell has written another great book. I can't wait for the next one!
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Summary: Give it a rest before writing the next Scarpetta installment
Review: After reading "Black Notice," I felt I should call the NYPD to see if Cornwell is holding a gun to her editor's head to force publication of yet another whiny, confused, poorly edited and ultimately infuriating Scarpetta novel. Readers of series do enjoy growing with continuing characters, but just as in the one preceding this volume, "old" characters are plopped in without adequate introduction, thus mystifying new and less-devoted readers as to the details of previous actions and hence the effect on present motivations. Cornwell needs to take a long rest before tackling any more Scarpetta volumes!
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Summary: Rambling, dreadful and sophomoric dribble
Review: I've read all of the Kay Scarpetta novels. This one is my last. It rambles and wonders aimlessly in search of a plot line. Lucy and Marino have becoming very dark and very annoying. Read Kathy Reichs "Death duJour" for a better read.
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Summary: Ms. Cornwell, please finish this book.
Review: When I came to the end of the book, I honestly believed I had gotten a misbound copy that was missing the last 30 or 40 pages. The ending was completely unsatisfying.I've loved Patricia Cornwell's previous books but this book seems unfinished and forced. The "relationship" with Talley seemed an afterthought: "Whoops, we need to have some sex in this book; oh, I'll just throw this in here." The Bray/Anderson subplot seems to abruptly terminate 2/3s of the way through the book, only to be resurrected and dispatched in an all-too-predictable tie-in with the "main" plot. The treatment of Marino is superficial (he just seems to spend the entire book being angry and paranoid). The tie-in with Lucy and Jo is beyond tangential; it seemed to be another afterthought: "Wait, we have to include Lucy...." If you've never before read a Cornwell novel, don't start with this one (try From Potter's Field). If you're a Cornwell afficionado, this book is good for a glimpse at the characters, but wait for the paperback.
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Summary: Loved the book!
Review: I found Black Notice totally riveting and suspenseful. It ended a bit abruptly but as a result I can't stop thinking about it. I personally like the character developments in Patricia Cornwell's books but I thought that in this one she overempasized Marino's slovenly nature. I also questioned the speed of the love affair between Jay and Kay (an odd choice of a rhyming name for her new lover). Within hours of theyr "tryst" Kay was telling Jay not to fall in love with her. I thought that was a bit much. Aside from these weaknesses I still loved the book. I love the descriptions of food and weather and details that make me feel part of the story. I love the scariness and the procedures used to gather evidence. I loved Kay Scarpetta and can't wait for the next book to continue the journey. The worst thing about reading a Patricia Cornwell book is knowing whatever book I read next will be a letdown.
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