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Rating: - highly recommended
The Kay Scarpetta series is best read in chronological sequence, as each new novel builds on developments from the previous ones, and knowledge of this history is to some degree assumed. Thus, if you're going to read one of the series, this is the one.Some reviewers here criticize the lack of non-stop action. To the contrary, I think the style is highly effective. Cornwell indulges in her well-developed, diverse characters with introspection and dialog. Furthermore, investigations are not a linear progression -- everything isn't always wrapped up in a tidy little package, every piece of evidence isn't used, and every fact isn't explained. But that's life. The series has also been criticized for being a bit "nerdy". But that's appropriate -- it's strength. The use of evidence and the examination of the crime scene reminds me of my favorite crime author, Canon Doyle. The magnifying glass is replaced by a substantially more expensive apparatus, but the attention paid to analytic methods and thinking is quite enjoyable. The combination of rich character development and intellectual analysis makes this a really enjoyable book, and worthwhile series. I really highly recommend it. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is I reserve that for the highest tier of fiction, and I'm not sure this is quite there. But it's certainly some of the best work I've read in a long time.
Rating:  - My first PC, but definately not my last.
Okay, I'd say 4.5 if I could, but I can't, and I believe that ratings (like grades) ought to be rounded up. That being said, I really liked this book. Read it in just under a week, which is quick for me. Really liked the main character but I could live without Marino. He's a little too Republican for me, tho. Perhaps he grows a heart later in the series. I've read comments suggesting he does, so perhaps all is not lost. I found that the story moved along very quickly, nonstop action, which is why I read it as quick as I did. I had to keep reading cuz something was going to happen very soon, all the time. I got used to the formula and subconsciously turned page after page. I liked the end, tho I do feel it was rushed. I didn't think it was predictable, however I probably should have predicted such an ending. But I didn't, so who knows. I still found it chilling, and I loved the way she ended the chapter right at the climax. Lord, I was almost afraid to turn that page. Not all sure why Beryl left Key West, tho.All in all, a good read, and I shall read more of PC.
Rating: - Since that one, I've not read a coolest book by Pat Cornwell
Mrs. Cornwell is one of these authors that writes a couple of good books and all the rest of her books sell a very well quantity only because of those written in the past. Obviously, she really knows how to do the thing she does, she criated her own style out of nothing and she has more than just "a couple of good books". Patricia Cornwell is famous and has an intriguing life that would give to the readers a very nice biography. BODY OF EVIDENCE is the best Kay Scarpetta book I've read till now. No other book by Patricia Cornwell moved me so much and gave me such pleasure. It's modern and it has also very nicely written characters that you'll love. And a wonderful plot, for sure. You won't be disappointed if you read that book. It's really worthwhile. One of those rare books by Patricia Cornwell that you buy and don't regret for doing it.
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