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MUCH IMPROVED

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014

The second in the mystery series by Patricia Cornwell with Kay Scarpetta as the chief medical examiner in Virginia is a much better novel than "Postmortem." Kay and her partner, detective Marino, have put aside most of their animosities and are working together which is a good thing because these unsolved murders need both of their talents to solve. Characters from the first novel are more fully developed, Kay has made more friends and isn't as vulnerable, and Marino is making an effort to smooth out some of his rough edges.

There is still too much detail in the red herrings and in the ramblings about storms in Virginia, and Marino still hasn't learned to use the plural of the verb "was" (surely someone could clue him in because it's annoying and makes him look stupid), but it is very interesting to see the growth in Patricia Cornwell's style. She can certainly entertain the reader.
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Dawn D

Very disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018

Characters are interesting and very likable. Story would be great if it had more details especially of the killings or the mind of the victims or killer at the time. These books so far are to technical. I read a few pages and there is so much that I can’t even understand that I don’t even know what I’ve read. The story also drags and drags with no excitement then bam its over so there is never any edge of your seat can’t put book now moments.....ever. I’m very disappointed and at almost $10 a book I read the first 3 trying to give it a chance to get better but I don’t know if I want to chance a 4th.

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Very disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2018

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usmcnsoftballmom

it's good. Unfortunately

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018

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If you've never read her books, it's good. Unfortunately. By this 3rd book you will know whats coming. Whatever happens to the dead person/people, almost happens to the main character. I have learned over the years that when the author's name gets to be in larger print than the title, leave it on the shelf.

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BettyGee

Have no fear Kathy Reichs

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2009

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I just started reading Kathy Reichs and one of the comments inside the front cover was comparing her to Patricia Cornwell. There is no comparison, Temperance Brennan has it all over Kay Scarpetta. I am determined to finish All That Remains, but I'm not enjoying it. Love the technical aspects of both authors, but have learned much more from Kathy Reichs. Temperance is a more interesting character just by being portrayed as more human and a big plus, there is more humor in Reich's stories which is a major plus.

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Top Dog

do so in order andwatch for the increase in writing ability

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016

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An author with a real hook who at this pint is just beginning to master her craft. If you plan to read the series, do so in order and watch for the increase in writing ability.

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Tentative Beginnings

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2012

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I have read and enjoyed a number of the Kay Scarpetta books. This was an early one that I had never read. The characters were not as fully developed, naturally, and so not the same characters I was already familiar with. That made it difficult for me to fully enjoy the book. For someone not familiar with the characters, it should be a fine read, just know that the characters become sooooo much better in the future.

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Early Scarpetta

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2013

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Lucy is a kid. Bentley is married to someone else and is not a romantic interest at all. There is another romantic interest (Mark) but that is mostly a reference to earlier books that I have not read. Not a bad story, but not memorable.

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Rev.Howard

x-wifes

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014

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I'm not a reader,my x was and i have no ideal if she liked it or not,but she did not take it with her when she moved out so i had a yard sale with a lot of books @.10cents each all was sold

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SUE

Ho Hum

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013

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Pretty much middle of the road. Interesting, but a little boring. The characters are becoming flat. Ms. Cornwall appears to be bored with the series.

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Frenchie

Good plot! Good story line

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014

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Good plot! Good story line. I didn't want to put it down at nite just wanted to keeping on reading ! Sacrificing a good nites sleep was definitely worth it!

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Reed

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2015

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She's great.

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