I didn't like the character, Pia, in Death Benefits and was disappointed to find her in this book also. And worse- there will be a sequel to this book...moreI didn't like the character, Pia, in Death Benefits and was disappointed to find her in this book also. And worse- there will be a sequel to this book also! I'm waiting for Jack Stapleton to return.(less)
This book was not any different than her last [how many????] books. I wouldn't keep reading them if I hadn't started years ago with the first when she...moreThis book was not any different than her last [how many????] books. I wouldn't keep reading them if I hadn't started years ago with the first when she really wrote a great book. Her depression and negativity seeps into her writing and her characters have gone over to the 'dark side'. Another thing that bothers me is Kay will be talking to another character and her thoughts are on something else entirely which make it a little confusing.
Maybe her next one will be good.......... [the eternal optimist] (less)
From the first chapter when a doctor kills all his waiting patients, nurses, and his partner this book takes off and doesn't stop. We have flesh eatin...moreFrom the first chapter when a doctor kills all his waiting patients, nurses, and his partner this book takes off and doesn't stop. We have flesh eating termites, genetic engineered corn, a questionable President, and so much more. It's one page of action after another!!! (less)
The plot was outstanding but I didn't care for the main character Pia. As she got into deep trouble I found myself not caring if she got out of it or...moreThe plot was outstanding but I didn't care for the main character Pia. As she got into deep trouble I found myself not caring if she got out of it or not! Finally at the end of the book Cook's great reoccurring character Jack Stapleton and his wife Laurie appeared but had a small cameo role. (less)
Finally a book Cornwell did a good job on. After her characters turned 'dark' I have had trouble reading her books. When I saw the size of this book [...moreFinally a book Cornwell did a good job on. After her characters turned 'dark' I have had trouble reading her books. When I saw the size of this book [over 500 pages] I groaned thinking it would take me a week to get through it. But when I started it I found myself absorbed in the plot and finished it in 2 days. Perhaps I should have given it 5 stars since it was so above her latest books, but then again I'm still disappointed in the direction she took Kay, Marinero, Benton and Lucy. Also, it bothers me when Kay is having a conversation with someone and thinking of something else entirely which can confuse the reader. (less)
Scary thought of biological warfare- especially at the same time I'm reading this book I'm also reading the book by George Bush and in the chapter of...moreScary thought of biological warfare- especially at the same time I'm reading this book I'm also reading the book by George Bush and in the chapter of the anthrax scare and other true events using chemical warfare. Then to make it worse I watch last night's Hawaii 5-0 and guess what the plot is--- you got it - chemical warfare!!
If we could rate by 1/2 stars I would have given it a 2 1/2. I gave it 3 stars because it is so much better than her last one, but it doesn't compare...moreIf we could rate by 1/2 stars I would have given it a 2 1/2. I gave it 3 stars because it is so much better than her last one, but it doesn't compare to her earlier Scarpetta series. This one is too long, too wordy, and just seems to ramble. The plot was good-- or maybe I should say the main plot was good, but she just seemed to jump around from one plot to the other. I would say it all came together at the end but I really don't think it did. There were a lot of unanswered questions but by the time I finished the book I had forgotten what they were!!! Just thankful to finish it!(less)
Like all of Temperance Brennan's book, this one was great. Temperance in the Bones tv show and in these books don't exactly jive. I read an article wh...moreLike all of Temperance Brennan's book, this one was great. Temperance in the Bones tv show and in these books don't exactly jive. I read an article where Reichs stated the Bones series shows Temperance in her younger days where the books portray her about 10 years later. I guess she should know!! (less)
Fielding has strayed far from her early light mystery novels. Of her later ones, I enjoyed this one the best. A woman lays in a coma from a hit and ru...moreFielding has strayed far from her early light mystery novels. Of her later ones, I enjoyed this one the best. A woman lays in a coma from a hit and run- she can hear and understand those around her. Needless to say she learns things she was never meant to hear including her murder plot. I guess the moral of the story is to never say anything around a coma patient you wouldn't want them to know!!! It was a very quick read that I could finish in one day without having to skip work, food, sleep or even my baseball games!(less)
This thriller grabbed me from the get go. VERY unusual and interesting main characters, a fast moving plot and a surprising ending all goes together t...moreThis thriller grabbed me from the get go. VERY unusual and interesting main characters, a fast moving plot and a surprising ending all goes together to make a fine piece of reading!!! I apprecite this author who doesn't give up his talent to mass produce too many weak books. (less)
As usual, Alex Kava wrote another 'can't put down book'. A serial killer, deadly virus, and a cast of likeable characters with a 'who done it' [which...moreAs usual, Alex Kava wrote another 'can't put down book'. A serial killer, deadly virus, and a cast of likeable characters with a 'who done it' [which I actually managed to guess:] make this a book you don't lose interest in. (less)
I enjoyed this book and didn't find it as frightening as some of his other books. I have no intention to go to a foreign country to have surgery so I...moreI enjoyed this book and didn't find it as frightening as some of his other books. I have no intention to go to a foreign country to have surgery so I wasn't worried about it happening to me. Some of his other books keep me in good health because I just don't want to be in a hospital!(less)
I read all of Reichs books and always enjoy them. This was no exceptions. Because I have been reading her for years, I started watching Bones. I never...moreI read all of Reichs books and always enjoy them. This was no exceptions. Because I have been reading her for years, I started watching Bones. I never could connect Temperance Brennan of the books with Temperance Brennan of the series. At the end of the book she has a set of Q & A in which she explains the tv series is the early Temperance and the book is the later Temperance. (less)
Another fast paced book from Michael Palmer. The President of the United States is in danger and this book has some twists and turns that will keep yo...moreAnother fast paced book from Michael Palmer. The President of the United States is in danger and this book has some twists and turns that will keep you in suspense.(less)
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