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Summary: Generally Disappointing
Review: Perhaps the problem was that I read Southern Cross first. I thoroughly enjoyed that book, and picked up this one in hopes of gaining more insight to the characters and the general Brazil/West/Hammer story line. What a disapointment! The plot was riddled with inconsistancies, parts where you wanted to know more were cut short, others were drawn out way to long, and sometimes you were just teased without anything happening. Not a total waste of my time, but the book needed a good editor.
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Summary: Loved this book!
Review: I must have read a different book than so many of these other reviewers! No, this was not about Kay Scarpetta. And yes, I love that series. But so often authors who rely on one set of characters get stale. I think Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross are a very entertaining, engaging, and at times humorous departure from the KS series, and I look forward to reading more about the adventures of Hammer, West, and Brazil. I enjoyed the insights into the personalities that made up the story. I laughed till I almost embarassed myself over the courtroom scene. And I loved Niles, the cat. Those who didn't should get a sense of humour. I got Hornet's Nest on tape from our library and played it for my husband on a long car trip recently. He agreed that it was well written and a great book. His only criticism was that it tended to overdevelop some of the characters that didn't figure prominently into the story.
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Summary: A Chore To Read
Review: I am an avid reader, this book took me over 1 month to read. Horrible!
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Summary: Hornet's Nest
Review: Boring, boring, boring! I'd give it negative stars if I could. I wish I had read some comments before wasting my money on this book. I love the Scarpetta series so I thought this one would be just as good....wrong!
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Summary: Fantastic Book
Review: I read this book and Southern Cross before I ventured out into the world of Kay Scarpetta. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, a nice cross between character development and action. I would, however recommend that people read this novel BEFORE they read her others, because judging by the various reviews, most people that read the other books first hated this one.
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Summary: Cliched and frustrating.
Review: I wish I'd read the other reviews before I picked up this book. I love the Kay Scarpetta novels. And was kind of excited to see Cornwell branch out into something new. But this book didn't work on so many levels...it's hard to know where to begin. My biggest criticism, I guess, is that there are just too many points of view here to support a cohesive, gripping storyline. Cornwell gives us a glimpse into the thoughts of every character she introduces--no matter how insignificant their role. As a result, it's nearly impossible to follow any one plot, or care about any one person. Now I'm not saying that every book must have only one POV, but most of these characters are two-dimensional, stereotypical, and do nothing to help the plot along. Nor do they provide any insight into the human condition. A very awkward and unrewarding reading experience.
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Summary: HORNET'S NEST
Review: Judy Hammer is Patricia Cornwell's latest heroine. I was not disappointed at all in this latest new series by Cornwell. I look forward to another book about Judy Hammer. I hope Patricia will continue this series as she did the Scarpetta series. Judy Hammer is a different type leading character and is just as stubborn and unique in her own right.
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Summary: Hornet's Nest
Review: I have read all of this author's books and this one was a disappointment. I didn't have a problem with the fact that it wasn't about Kay, it was just so hard to stay with it! It was very difficult to follow. I almost quit after reading 2/3 of it but I kept hoping that it would improve. It didn't. I would hope that no one reads this book first because they may never pick up another one of Patricia Cornwell's books and that would be a shame!
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Summary: THE Patricia Cornwell?
Review: What more can I add to what others have said? This book has to be one of the worst I have read in a long time. The plot is laughable (particularly the bit about the cat!), the dialog is false and the characters are totally unsympathetic. I love the Kay Scarpetta books, and have real trouble believing this one is by the same author. Are there two Patricia Cornwells? If you want a tip - don't waste either your money or your time on this one (unless you're having trouble getting to sleep at night, that is...)
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Summary: What? 0 stars not allowed?
Review: My wife and I were astonished by this book. Then we saw Cornwell interviewed on TV and she essentially admitted that it was a number of college writing assignments glued together. The glue doesn't hold water. Worst book I've read in 5 years. 'Used' to like the Scarpetta novels but I think her newer Scarpetta books now show that she - uh - probably needs to go back to school.
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