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Summary: Should be 0 stars
Review: This was so bad, I just stopped reading. This wasn't funny, it was stupid. Stupid plot, stupid characters. Comparisons to Carl Hiaasen are ludicrous. Reading Hiaasen, one laughs out loud. No laughs here.
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Summary: Sometimes a Publisher Should Just Say NO
Review: I don't care if a revered author finally DOES dedicate a book to you. That's not rationale for a publisher and friend (as Cornwell calls her in the dedication) putting out a book so obviously banged out in a few days to meet a deadline. Calling it a "dark comedy" is an extreme kindness. The characters don't even rate as parodies. If you love stupid slapstick, this might work for you, but I have the feeling few true mystery readers do.
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Summary: A Real Stinker
Review: I've been a Cornwell fan since she began writing. The books featuring Dr. Kay Scarpetta are beautifully written, suspenseful and keep me glued to my seat. The Isle of Dogs, on the other hand, was like a very cheap imitation of Carl Hiiasen novels. It just does not work; I was embarrassed for the author. How can such a wonderful writer write such [stuff]? I hope she got this out of her system and goes back to what she does so beautifully.
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Summary: A bit different, but fun
Review: I have just read all the bad reviews of this book and I have to disagree. I have to admit that at first I was disappointed that it was not the usual crime mystery series, but as I got into the the book I began to appreciate the humor in it. In fact, I must say that I have really enjoyed this book. It is really funny.
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Summary: Comedy Fallen Flat
Review: A disaster! Total failure to create comedy. Back to Kay and the old, riveting style.
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Summary: Not worth the time
Review: I loved Patricia Cornwell novels until I read this one. This is the most boring book she has written. I could not believe the talking animals. I kept waiting for the book to get better and to deal with Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Finally in the last 1/3rd of the book she brings her into the picture. This book was a waste of money and I advise others not to bother to read it. It lacks in quality and taste.
Rating:
Summary: Awful
Review: A terribly poor show from Ms. Cornwell! Deus ex machina crabs? Puh-leeese! If she is planning on writing more books in this vein then she ought to be fired by her publisher. And in case I wasn't clear, I hated this book.
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Summary: Gone to the Dogs
Review: . I bought this book expecting a good weekend read, but this book is so confusing that there was just no getting into it. I was so disappointed because I have always enjoyed Cornwell's books, but Isle of Dogs is a waste of time and an insult to Cornwell's reputation. I feel I was cheated!! Stick to what you know Patricia.
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Summary: Ouch!
Review: I am a huge fan on Cornwell's work, especially the Kay Scarpetta series. However this was awful. Try as I might I just couldn't finish it. Please Patricia, stick what you know best...
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Summary: Isle of Dogs
Review: I enjoy reading Patricia Cornwells books but this one "isle of
dogs" is the worse book i have read in a long time. I kept reading thinking it would get better but half way through I quit.
When animals started to talk that was enough. Sorry but this one
doesn't even deserve one star.
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