Hornet's Nest

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Summary: Not kay Scarpetta but still good
Review: Having read all novels by Patricia Cornwell I must say that she is doing a great job, no matter what character she describes. After all the Kay Scarpetta novels she probably had to write about something different, one can burn out and not write about one and the only person all the time. Many readers will miss kay in this Novel, but do we as readers want to limit an author as to what she writes? Great job Patricia - keep writing!

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Summary: Bewilderingly stupid
Review: I had my hopes up for this book, just BECAUSE Kay Scarpetta wasn't in it. I've always thought that the Scarpetta series is vastly overrated. But was I surprised! This book was infinitely worse than any of the others I've read. For a while I thought it must be a satire, but in the end, I had to face that it's just plain bad, with cardboard characters and a totally unbelievable plot. The worst part is that I was given this book for my birthday by a very dear friend, and I'm desperate to come up with something kind to say about it :-/

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Summary: The worst book I've ever read!
Review: I've never been so bored in my life as when I was reading Hornet's Nest. Normally, I like to finish reading books that I've started, but the plot is ridiculous and drags on and on, only to culminate in the stupidest ending ever...Aaaacckkk!!

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Summary: A plotless and pointles novel.
Review: The book has no real plot; the serial killings are secondary to descriptions of two rather unbeliveable female police officials and one immature male reporter (also fantastically "beautiful")! Lacks interest.

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Summary: does not live up to previous Cornwell works
Review: Hornet's Nest is lacking a strong story line although the 2 female characters are interesting. Unlike previous Scarpetta adventures, this has absolutely no story line or suspense, merely confusion and a "what is the point of this" feeling.

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Summary: Good but a little tedious
Review: My first Patricia Cornwell book, and I more or less read it in one sitting, standing (NYC subway, platforms, etc.). Gripping most of the time, but drags a little bit...

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Summary: Awful! Half way through it & don't know why I keep reading
Review: Just terrible! The book needs a coroner! Should never have been published and if you have not yet read it, don't bother. Almost seems as though someone other than Patricia Cornwell wrote it for her. Just not her quality.

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Summary: I must have read a different book, I thought it was great.
Review: Everyone is tearing this book apart. They keep comparing it to the Kay Scarpetta novels. If they would quit trying to compare it and read it for what it is they might enjoy it better. I thought it was a refreshing change and the characters were nothing but shallow. They were deep in a subtle way. I feel that she allowed us to form our own opinions first then find out who they really are. I enjoyed the book very much. I can relate to the things going on in the book. It actually made me have to think instead of just saying here this is how it is. Quit comparing apples to oranges and enjoy the book.

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Summary: why is everyone comparing it to the scarpetta books?
Review: I didn`t like this book much. It was average. Nearly all the reviewers on this page compare it to the scarpetta series.Why? Why don`t you just take it on face value?

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Summary: Don't waste your time/money
Review: Patricia Cornwell seems to have joined the legion of book a year authors who started writing excellent, intriguing books and who wind up cranking out one a year regardless of content. I have enjoyed her books in the past but wasted time I'll never get back on this one. Bring back Kay Scarpetta a proven winner