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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!!!
ellejaoy's review against another edition
4.0
I'm slowly but surely catching up Kay and her life, and I am enjoying the books.
This would of easily got 5 stars except for one thing, the ending. I read this book literally shaking with nerves at certain points (this may also have to do with the fact I was reading it the night before a big interview but heh, blame the book) and I was expecting a hugely exciting ending.. but it just didn't happen.
It felt insanely anti-climatic and even though the book had some amazing twists and turns, it failed to see them through to the end.
One particular twist was brilliant half way through the book but then the twist got un-twisted at the end and I was severely disappointed. The original twist would of made the book so much more interesting. (If you have read this, you definitely know what I'm talking about)!
All in all, all the characters were as enjoyable to read about as the first couple of books and I will continue reading, but I just really wished Cornwell could of actually finished this book properly!
This would of easily got 5 stars except for one thing, the ending. I read this book literally shaking with nerves at certain points (this may also have to do with the fact I was reading it the night before a big interview but heh, blame the book) and I was expecting a hugely exciting ending.. but it just didn't happen.
It felt insanely anti-climatic and even though the book had some amazing twists and turns, it failed to see them through to the end.
One particular twist was brilliant half way through the book but then the twist got un-twisted at the end and I was severely disappointed. The original twist would of made the book so much more interesting. (If you have read this, you definitely know what I'm talking about)!
All in all, all the characters were as enjoyable to read about as the first couple of books and I will continue reading, but I just really wished Cornwell could of actually finished this book properly!
adelebritton71's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kate1920's review against another edition
3.0
Kindle version had lots of errors, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors 👎
phoenix13's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I will always love Kaye Scarpetta but this one was just not my favorite. The plot of this one was a little slow and I found all the computer stuff to be heavily reminiscent of the first novel. It felt like there was a lot of build-up for a reveal that felt rushed.
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
4.25
askhualrak's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, Murder, Child death, Gun violence, Blood, and Violence