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jimbowen0306's review against another edition
3.0
This book is the fourth in the Kay Scarpetta series. I suspect that this is the book that Cornwell started to jump the let's pity Scarpetta shark.
In this book Scarpetta is dealing with the execution of a prisoner, whose records seem mysteriously incomplete, at which point all sorts of questions are of her, and the sort of lab she's running. As the bodies mount , so do the questions because most of the bodies seem to be linked in some way to her lab in general, and her in particular. She then has to defend her reputation, while Pete Marino, and Benton Wesley try to solve the case.
It isn't, a bad read. It's just... midway through the book, Marino gives her a dressing down about her "Ice Queen" persona in the lab. This could be the point where she realises the error of her ways, and tries to be more likeable. Sadly, this doesn't happen. In fact Cornwell doubles down, reminding us how clever Scarpetta is, and how difficult it is for the intelligent to relate to ordinary people.
In short, she actually had the chance to change Scarpetta, and actively chose not to. It's that that irritated me about the book. Cornwell was setting herself up to change our lead character, had she wanted to, but no, she ended up steering her in a direction that ended up with me giving up on the series.
At least now I know when the rot set in.
In this book Scarpetta is dealing with the execution of a prisoner, whose records seem mysteriously incomplete, at which point all sorts of questions are of her, and the sort of lab she's running. As the bodies mount , so do the questions because most of the bodies seem to be linked in some way to her lab in general, and her in particular. She then has to defend her reputation, while Pete Marino, and Benton Wesley try to solve the case.
It isn't, a bad read. It's just... midway through the book, Marino gives her a dressing down about her "Ice Queen" persona in the lab. This could be the point where she realises the error of her ways, and tries to be more likeable. Sadly, this doesn't happen. In fact Cornwell doubles down, reminding us how clever Scarpetta is, and how difficult it is for the intelligent to relate to ordinary people.
In short, she actually had the chance to change Scarpetta, and actively chose not to. It's that that irritated me about the book. Cornwell was setting herself up to change our lead character, had she wanted to, but no, she ended up steering her in a direction that ended up with me giving up on the series.
At least now I know when the rot set in.
tashanslone's review against another edition
3.0
There are pros and cons to this book in the series
PROS
You get to see more of Lucy and Detective Benton
You get to see the softer side of Kay
CONS
Pete is less in this book and I really miss their dynamic chit chat.
I rated it 3 stars because there were times I got bored in some areas. Most of her books are pretty consistent but it just didn’t hit the spot on this one. Maybe I miss good ole Marinos smart ass. Lol
PROS
You get to see more of Lucy and Detective Benton
You get to see the softer side of Kay
CONS
Pete is less in this book and I really miss their dynamic chit chat.
I rated it 3 stars because there were times I got bored in some areas. Most of her books are pretty consistent but it just didn’t hit the spot on this one. Maybe I miss good ole Marinos smart ass. Lol
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Fourth in the Kay Scarpetta forensic mystery series.
My Take
Somehow I missed reading this one, and I think this one is pivotal in Kay, Lucy, Pete, and Benton's relationships.
The Story
Kay must request help from an ornery, misogynistic law professor when all the evidence begins to point to her.
My Take
Somehow I missed reading this one, and I think this one is pivotal in Kay, Lucy, Pete, and Benton's relationships.
The Story
Kay must request help from an ornery, misogynistic law professor when all the evidence begins to point to her
Spoiler
as people are murdered right and left all of which relates to a man executed days beforeingo_lembcke's review against another edition
5.0
Again beginning solving computer-problems with Lucy, yeah!
Rest is ok, recommended, fast-page-turner, still too similar to the other books and too expensive as an ebook.
Rest is ok, recommended, fast-page-turner, still too similar to the other books and too expensive as an ebook.
jobustitch's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic read! I am a little annoyed with her neice, Lucy, but hopefully she grows out of the whiny phase in the next book. I am now looking forward to the next one in the series. I need to finish some other books before I get back to the series.
hinkle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cielbear's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this book was very interesting because it made me think about the crimes for myself. I just kind of hate that I got the last book in the series, with this problem it really makes it hard for me to understand what was going on before this one. I enjoyed it and caught on really quickly, so it didn't really matter. I really, really, really enjoyed this book!!!