Hornet's Nest

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Summary: If you must read borrow it from the library
Review: I've read a few of Cornwell's other books and enjoyed them. This one, however, is awful. The characters are contrived and the plot ... well, what is the plot? I've read poorly written books before, but I put this one down at chapter five. Don't waste your time, but if you must, then please don't waste your money.

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Summary: truely amazong how she captured the environment's oddity.
Review: I lived in Shelby, NC for a while, which is where this story takes place. Well, a part of it anyway. Not only does the story intrigue you, but it provides a good sense of what the area is like, there is a lot of culture. I felt like I was really back at home in North Carolina with the way the high school is descibed, right down to the tennis team. Definitly read it, and when you're done, visit the are so you'll know what I mean!!!

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Summary: Hornets Nest is different from usual but good......
Review: I am an avid Cornwell fan and I was hesitant to read it at first b/c it wasnt Scarpetta but i loved it anyway.I love the part with the cat, Nile's perceptions. It mainly focused on the characters and I could relate to Andy and his home situation. Give it a chance!!!So many parts are hilarious!!!

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Summary: disappointed
Review: I am a huge cornwell fan and was definitely disappointed after reading Hornet's Nest. It lacks a plot and it seems as if the ending was rushed. A definite waste of my time and money!

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Summary: Novice novel by an experienced writer
Review: I would hazard a guess that this work is actually one of Ms. Cornwell's first attempts at writing, and the publisher decided to print it to seduce a bit of extra cash out of her loyal fans, as they've done with Stephen King and others whose books sell on their name alone. It's a scam, pure and simple, and should be boycotted by everyone. There IS no plot, so don't waste your time looking for one, and don't waste your money.

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Summary: EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING!!!
Review: I am a huge fan of Patricia Cornwell's and have barrelled through all of her books with Dr. Scarpetta. I just finished reading Hornet's Nest. It was awful. No resemblance at all to the quality of her other books. The entire book revolves around Andy Brazil who is a boring nobody with an alcoholic mother. There are never any climaxes. I finally forced myself to finish it today after struggling over a month to read it. The end was nothing!!! Totally frustrating that I wasted so much time trying to finish hoping the end would justify the boring body. I would not recommend this book to anyone. Save your money and time and stick to Dr. Scarpetta stories.

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Summary: Where's the rest of the story????
Review: It's 1:30am, I just finished reading Hornet's nest and I think I must have gotten a copy that was missing the last few pages. Talk about a 1-page wrap-up! Unlike the Scarpetta novels which follow a crisp plot, Hornet's Nest jumps around since it's following multiple characters during a period of time. I didn't have any trouble reading it, but the good guys are all likeable and driven and the bad guys are called "it" and are so bad we don't even have a chance to try to understand them. The serial killings, how they're done and who does them are NOT the major draw of this novel. Also, trying to understand the passages with the cat was like trying to understand The Sound and the Fury.

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Summary: Fantastic
Review: I have to say first that I'm a huge fan of Patricia Cornwell and her Kay Scarpetta books... this wasn't a Kay Scarpetta book and I was a little hesitant to read it... was I ever surprised. The way she jumped back and forth between the characters was perfect timing, I couldn't put it down and read it completely in 2 days.... Keep up the great work Patricia!!!

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Summary: Okay -- But not what I expect from Ms. Cornwell
Review: I'm approx. halfway through this book (maybe a bit more). It is such a diversion from her other books, that it took me by surprise. It seems disjointed to me -- It was initially hard to "get into" -- but the more I read, the more I like it (although still not as much as the Scarpetta stuff). It's pretty amusing, but I'm having a hard time seeing the point of it other than individual capsules of police life -- I'm hoping that will change by the time I finish it. (probably in about an hour! LOL!)

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Summary: not as good as the Kay Scarpetta books
Review: Anyone noticed how many name-brands are mentioned in this book?

Is Cornwell getting paid for product placement? Brands are not a feature of her other books, first time I noticed them. Drives me crazy and reduces the pleasure of the read.