Hornet's Nest

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Summary: So bad I couldn't finish!
Review: I have read most of Ms. Cornwell's books and was very dismayed to find that this was not a Kay Scarpetta novel. Not that there's anything wrong with an author writing a novel out of series. The problem with this book was that it was simply awful. I didn't care for any of the characters and found it very difficult to read. I stopped reading midway through, which is something I've only done once before.

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Summary: Okay, but not as good as Kay Scarpetta!
Review: I did not even read the flyleaf when I bought the book - just assumed it was the next in line in the Kay Scarpetta series. I tried to have an open mind, but it just didn't cut it for me the way the Kay Scarpetta ones do. It wasn't bad, just a disappointment to have to get to know all new characters. It also didn't have the "can't put it down 'till it's finished" feeling the way the others do. Maybe the next time.....?

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Summary: Joseph Wambaugh Eat your heart out
Review: For those of you who like uncomplicated mysteries, read some other Cornwell book. For those of you who like to see the world from several viewpoints, and have the mental capacity to keep track of all of them, this book is for you. IT IS NOT CLASSIC SCARPETTA. It is, however, hilarious, insightful, affectionate, and hopeful. In certain places, I laughed so hard I almost cried. Cornwell takes many stereotypes and stands them on their heads. I can hardly wait for the sequel!

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Summary: A struggle!
Review: The constant switching between storylines could have worked if the stories had gone somewhere. Each time I picked up the book hoping to find the trademark Patricia Cornwell style, I struggled through a few more chapters til I had to rest. I was looking forward to getting to know a new group of characters, but instead I learned more about guns & ammunition that I ever imagined I'd need to know. I'm a staunch fan so I will keep on reading her books. Maybe next time will be better.

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Summary: This is not one of Ms. Cornwell's best. Hard to stick to.
Review: Being an avid fan of Ms. Cornwell, I have read all that she has in print so far. The Hornet's Nest was hard to "get into" and stick with unlike her other books that won't let you put it down. I, however, can not wait to see what she does next. I will always read her books for just that reason. She does need to stick with her medical examiner though.

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Summary: The Worst of Patricia Cornwell Novels
Review: As an avid Patricia Cornwell fan, I expected the full character and plot development that this author has used in her other novels. This book had no character development, and a disjointed plot. It doesn't read well and I wonder if Patricia Cornwell even wrote this book.

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Summary: Excellent change of characters
Review: Patricia Cormwell has not written a book that I do not love and I mean love. She is the best mystery writer of our time. I only hope hollywood would notice and make a movie out of each of her books. The themes and characters will not let you down. This book in particular was excellent. They were human characters that appeared immune to human emotion until Patricia, started putting the spin on the characters. You knew them, they were you, your neighbor, a friend you understood there reasoning and feelings, you were able to empathize. I did not want to see this book end and I'm still waiting for the sequel.

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Summary: A very nice break from the usual Cornwell formula, well done
Review: I found this book to be a great introduction to what could become some top crime novel characters. After having too much of the usual Cornwell formula this was a nice surprize. The gender nutural discriptions made me aware of my own stereotyping.

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Summary: I can't believe this made the Times best seller list
Review: What starts out as an interesting look inside a metropolitan police department quickly degenerates into nonsense. The characters are two-dimensional, and a scheme to launder money is discovered by a cat who passes the information along to it's owner, the deputy chief of police. I am sending this book back to the publisher before I accidentally pass it along to a friend. I wouldn't want anyone to know I paid $7.50 for it.

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Summary: Unbeleivable that Patricia Cornwell wrote this terrible book
Review: As a faithful Patricia Cornwell reader I looked forward to this author's unique story telling capablilities in Hornet's Nest. I knew going into the book that this was not a Kay Scarpetta novel, but I looked forward to Cornwell's ability to develop new characters in a different environment. This book was a total disappointment, from plot to character development. It was hard to figure out what exactly the story was or what the point of the book was. I, for one do not believe Patricia Cornwell wrote this book! If she did, she temporarily lost her unique talent for auhoring some of the best novels written by a contemporary female author.