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goodolnicole's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
The author is racist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Racism, Death, Medical trauma, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, and Stalking
jimbowen0306's review against another edition
4.0
Jeepers Creepers, I have read a number of Patricia Cornwell books, and I invariably seem to end up getting irritated with them. This is actually one book of hers that I... won't say enjoyed (don't want to go too far), but was pleasantly surprised by.
In this book a diver is found submerged near a navy dockyard. Naturally, only Scarpetta can get the job done, so she's on scene to work out the cause of death. I mentioned in book 4 in the series that a character was critical of Scarpetta, to her face, and by this book she does seem to have mellowed a little, as she investigates this crime (the diver turns out to be an AP journalist, investigating a cult). Along the way she has to deal with the US government paternalism, parochial police departments, who thing of her as the "little lady" (this despite the fact that she's Virginia's Medical Examiner for 13 years now), and uranium that cropped up, and suitably scares people
In this book a diver is found submerged near a navy dockyard. Naturally, only Scarpetta can get the job done, so she's on scene to work out the cause of death. I mentioned in book 4 in the series that a character was critical of Scarpetta, to her face, and by this book she does seem to have mellowed a little, as she investigates this crime (the diver turns out to be an AP journalist, investigating a cult). Along the way she has to deal with the US government paternalism, parochial police departments, who thing of her as the "little lady" (this despite the fact that she's Virginia's Medical Examiner for 13 years now), and uranium that cropped up, and suitably scares people
willbefunorelse's review
1.0
For the full review (and to see how almost everything can be tied back to Back to the Future), follow the link to That's What She Read.
kelliemeadows's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
alexandrabree's review against another edition
2.0
K, Mrs. Dr. Miracle worker Sherlock Holmes woman, your killing me here (or maybe I wish you had just gotten it over with).
I have picked up a handful of these all out of order hoping to find a great one and I would settle for a good one at this point.
The plots are so disjointed slow and confusing. Logic? Rational? She’s only the smartest medical examiner in 50 states why should she bother. After all irrationally good at everything, conveniently capable of all tasks… across 7 books and we still have no major shakeups or character development.
Benton is as flat as a pancake and moving about as fast as pancakes can (I’m sure the atoms vibrate that’s motion enough for this novel).
Merino is the best character, he is witty, dry sarcasm mixed with cigarettes and alcohol. Paralyze him and he could be Lincoln Rhyme 2.0
Lucy could not be in the FBI unless she was a female body inspector, which is maybe the angle because if lesbihonest is mentioned once it’s mentioned again.
I might try one of the new new books and hope they have drastically evolved if not. I’m so done. Sorry Prof. Bass, this book belongs at your body farm.
I have picked up a handful of these all out of order hoping to find a great one and I would settle for a good one at this point.
The plots are so disjointed slow and confusing. Logic? Rational? She’s only the smartest medical examiner in 50 states why should she bother. After all irrationally good at everything, conveniently capable of all tasks… across 7 books and we still have no major shakeups or character development.
Benton is as flat as a pancake and moving about as fast as pancakes can (I’m sure the atoms vibrate that’s motion enough for this novel).
Merino is the best character, he is witty, dry sarcasm mixed with cigarettes and alcohol. Paralyze him and he could be Lincoln Rhyme 2.0
Lucy could not be in the FBI unless she was a female body inspector, which is maybe the angle because if lesbihonest is mentioned once it’s mentioned again.
I might try one of the new new books and hope they have drastically evolved if not. I’m so done. Sorry Prof. Bass, this book belongs at your body farm.
winky's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rarebird_15's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful book! It's full of surprising twists and kept me interested. I love it!
grandmahigginsclark's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thewrongkenna's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I liked that this one focussed on something bigger and not the typical serial killer type thing but I did think the end was a bit rushed.