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Summary: isle og dogs
Review: I love P.Cromwell's books. I cannot put them down. This one, I had a hard time picking it up! It seems that someone else wrote it using her name. I cannot recomend this book, to anyone. The story line is weak and fragmented. Too many characters to keep track of...and it is not worth the effort.
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Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I have read all but three of Patricia Cornwell's books. I have found their scientific approach appealing as well as the way Ms. Cornwell wraps the storyline. I find it hard to believe that Isle of Dogs was written by the same author. I am not completely sure what the central story was about because there were so many detours. At one point, there was a conversation between trout and crabs. I knew at this point that there was little hope in the quality of the book improving. The book was not only dull, but way below the quality of novel I have read from Ms. Cornwell in the past. It was very disappointing!!
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Summary: Apparently written by and for a 10 year old
Review: I feel fortunate that I read this book from the library so I didn't waste any money buying it! I approached the book with an open mind since I am a fan of Patricia Cornwall and of good writing. I had read a review comparing this book to the writing style of Carl Hiaasen -- PULEESE. This is nothing like the creative, humorous style of Mr. Hiaasen - and I've read all of his books as well. The plot is stupid and the language is simple yet confusing and a BIG waste of time. DO NOT READ THIS BOOK!
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Summary: Why force yourself to finish a book
Review: I have read all of Patricia Cornwell's books and eagerly awaited this one. What a disappointment. At first I kept reading thinking that at some point it would begin to make sense and finally decided that no one was forcing me to finish this and put it aside thinking I would start again another time. The book still sits on my shelf, unread, and probably never read. Does anyone want to buy a "like new" copy?
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Summary: An enormous disappointment
Review: There is a definite difference between Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta books and her others. Her others stink on ice. The characters are unbelievable, the plot absurd. I understand the need for a writer to try different things, but Ms. Cornwell's editor and literary agent should try to keep her ego in check. There was no reason for this book to be published, unless she was trying to write a parody of Hiassen or Leonard. If that was the case she had me fooled.
The most frustrating thing about several of Cornwell's books is that she just seems to end them with no real resolution. She must give herself a number of words as a minimum and when she hits it she stops. There are ten characters in this book about whom we have no idea what happens to them.
Kay Scarpetta is one of the most compelling characters in popular fiction. I will continue to read the books about her. I will not make the mistake of chasing Ms. Cornwell off the reservation the next time.
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Summary: Mixed feelings
Review: With reading all of Cornwell's books..I was anxious for this one to come out. I am glad that I struggled through this one. Its character development lacked a great deal and the story line was a little to far fetched at times. The over attention to detail was a lot to get through. When I had finished the book though I was glad I had read it. I wish that she would have stayed to mold of Scarpetta. Sorry Patricia...Loved Kay, not to sure about this new line you are going.
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Summary: waste of valuable reading time
Review: I've never written a review before, and appreciate this outlet with which to vent my frustration over this poorly-written book. First, let me say to those that were looking for a Kay Scarpetta novel, do not look here. Scarpetta is mentioned only briefly. Second, the characters are poorly developed with ridiculous-sounding names such as: Windy Brees and Uva Clot. Lastly, the story line is greatly lacking; what it does have is a hodge-podge of characters thrown together for an overall ridiculous story. Overall comments: Why bother? There are plenty of other good novels out there to read.
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Summary: waste of valuable reading time
Review: I've never written a review before, but appreciate this outlet with which to vent my frustration over this poorly-written book. First, let me say to those that were looking for a Kay Scarpetta novel, do not look here. Scarpetta is mentioned only briefly. Second, the characters are poorly developed with ridiculous-sounding names such as: Windy Brees and Uva Clot. Lastly, the story line is greatly lacking; what it does have is a hodge-podge of characters thrown together for an overall ridiculous story. Overall comments: Why bother? There are plenty of other good novels out there to read.
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Summary: A Disappointed but Loyal Fan
Review: I have to agree with the other reviewers, I didn't enjoy this book at all. I've read all of Patricia Cornwell's books From Postmortem to The Last Precinct, plus her cookbook. This book leaves me wondering why. Oh well, Lsle of Dogs doesn't get my vote,so what, I'll get over it and move on. I'm still a huge fan looking forward to Cornwell's next book.
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Summary: This Can't be Patricia Cornwell!
Review: Is one star as low as I can go? I knew this was supposed to be a departure from her usual fare, but Cornwell missed the boat this time... by a mile! Not only is Isle of Dogs not a viable mystery, but it is NOT funny! Dare I say it is stupid? I can't imagine characters who could be more absurd than these. A bumbling blind governor and his idiotic wife, a villain named Unique First? Oh please! Give me a break! Who in their right mind would put a speed trap on an island where the only vehicles allowed are golf carts? It certainly does not do justice to Judy Hammer and Andy Brazil who appeared in another book and were not too bad as a crime fighting duo. The residents of Tangier Island are so misspoken and uneducated that they are impossible to understand and more impossible to belive. The plot is frail and the absurdity of the whole situation falls short of what the author intended. The first rule of writing is to write what you know- Cornwell go back to what you know! Don't waste your money on this one. If you simply MUST read it, get it from the library. The waiting list will not be long.
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