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Summary: Stick to Forensics
Review: I could not complete the book...a rarity for a Cornwell novel. I bought the audio book for this, and went through 3 tapes complete believing it had to get better, and then tried to get to better sections, but finally gave up. Start with characters: most of them unbelievably morons...too extreme for public officials & professionals...and that's not easy to say. Trooper Truth Monologues.....go on and on and on in most cases.
In most cases, what do they have to do with the "trooper" idea?
They sound like methods to just expound upon some personal research: "Patricia...write a non-fiction book instead, please!" Plot: oh yeah...I got real excited about such a quick "secession" over 1 1/2 striped lines...plot - best place 6 feet down under. And the killings....no development...no reason...6 feet under also! Stick to your forensic tales, Patricia. Most of them have been GREAT! Let Judy Hammer tales die!
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Summary: Too boring to be Cornwell !!
Review: This is the MOST BORING book I think I have ever read. Characters that are not to be believed, lack of plot, too many tangents - need I say more. Sorry Patricia, but this is a bomb!
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Summary: Isle Of Dogs
Review: I'm sorry, I have read several books by Cornwell and is is by far one of the dumbest books I have ever read. The premise is totally beyond belief and the characters are really bad. Did she wake up one morning and realize she had a publishers deadline in a week and throw this pile of ... together? Bring back Kaye Scarpetta or send back the royaly checks, this was a total waste of my time (and I should have listened to my friend who said she stopped at page 25)
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Summary: Isle of Dogs
Review: This book is terrible. In fact, I would like my money back on this one. I had always looked forward to Patricia Cornwell's latest Kay Scarpetta book, and eagerly bought this title, much to my disappointment. I think that the story is trite, that the characterizations are inept and what is this talking backwards business - give me a break. Next time I'll get a copy of Ms. Cornwell's book from the library before buying!
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Summary: Bad no matter how much I tried!
Review: No matter how much I tried to like this book, I couldn't even bring myself to endure it. Being a person who never, never fails to finish a book, Isle of Dogs caused me to break that streak. Flat out this is an awful book. There are no characters to like. No wit or humor. No story to keep you coming back. And no reason to have wasted the paper printing the book. I can't believe Cornwell or the publisher would even put this on the shelf. This product is an insult to any reader. IMHO don't, DON'T, waste your time on this one.
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Summary: Has anyone seen Patricia Cornwell???
Review: Has anyone seen Patricia Cornwell???
Without doubt, this was the WORST book I have ever FORCED myself to read. Cornwell could NOT have written this piece of junk. I have LOVED all of Cornwell's previous books and am appalled at this work. Don't waste your time and money. Frankly, I want my money back. It really deserves NO STARS.
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Summary: I really disliked this book.
Review: I usually like Patricia Cornwell's books, but I really disliked this one. I did finally finish it -- hoping it would get better. It never did. Don't waste your time or money. There are plenty of good books to be read -- this just isn't one of them. I hope she returns to her former style. I will be sure to read the customer reviews before buying another one of her books.
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Summary: More Scarpetta please
Review: When Cornwell writes a Scarpetta novel I can't put it down until I finish. When she writes a non-Scarpetta novel I read a few pages and can't wait to put it down. Why does she mess with a great concept by writing a mediocre novel such as Isle of Dogs. All three of her non-Scarpetta novels are pure drivel and not worth my valuable time!!
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Summary: What a waste of trees!
Review: I couldn't get past the first third of the book. Tedious, boring, convoluted, contrived. It is dreadful.
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Summary: It has never taken me so long to read a book
Review: I can't believe how long it is taking me to finish this book. This book has to be a joke. I am on page 289 and I am about to give up. There are too many characters to keep track of. Though it is somewhat humorous, I think the talking fish and crabs are taking it a bit too far. I am about to give up and put this book down. I am really disappointed in this work of hers.
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