Rated of 5
by Mary
I have read every one of the Kay Scarpetta books and can't wait for the next. No, this book was not for a first time reader but for one who has followed this all the way from the start it was really great. I found that after reading the book I was worried and depressed and scared as though I was going through it myself and couldn't wait to read more.
Rated of 5
by Jay Walker
I didn't realize how involved this book was with Black Sunday until I was a good 40-50 pages into the book. Fortunately Cornwell does a decent job of filling in details around the story, so I do feel like I can understand the main plot of Black Sunday. Unfortunately, I have just been unable to get used to Cornwell's style. The book is plodding and overwritten. It takes her 60 pages to describe something that it would take Patterson or Sanford 20 pages to do. It is filled with reflection and thoughts to the point that the only way someone could even read some passages would be if they were die-hard Scarpetta fans. If you are a first time Cornwell reader, don't even try this book - it is for serious fans only.
By the time I was halfway through the book I was pretty tired of Kay Scarpetta's sudden realizations of the obvious, and rehashing of the same emotions and ideas. I found myself continually glancing through 6 and 8 pages at a time to skip the endless reflection so that I could get back to the plot. The characters are mostly interesting, and Cornwell does add some good insights that help make them unique, especially Marino and Anna. At the same time, other characters who are supposed to be important, like Lucy, come across as shallow and thin - perhaps relying on information from earlier books to give them context. Unfortunately, a couple interesting characters cannot carry what is otherwise a tiring read. This is complicated by the fact that some of the reflections just seem out of context. You are given the feeling that Cornwell wrote the book, then went back and added some "personal insights" so that fans could feel like the really learned something new about Kay and the other characters. If you really think you need to read this book, find an abridged version somewhere.
Rated of 5
by MFlowers
I thought this was a great book she keeps you on your toes, and I never wanted to put the book down.
Rated of 5
by linny
One of the best series of books i've ever read. Brilliant from cover to cover. I couldn't put it down. Unfortunatly i missed Black Notice but read it afterwards (another excellent book by such a talented woman).
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by Nique
I am only writing this review to warn non-fanatical fans that this book is a Part 2. I would guess that I have read half of the Scarpetta series. Aside from being confused over who she's (Kay) in love w/ and whether Marino is married or dating, I've never had a problem keeping up, until now. There should have been some type of warning in the front of The Last Precinct to let you know that if you haven't read Black whatever you would be lost. Anyway, I guess I better back up and get the missing pieces. Sitting here in the middle of the night with nothing to read, cause I can't go anywhere and buy the Black whatever tonight, Mrs. Cornwell you owe me.
Rated of 5
by Rebecca
Totally a page turner,I couldn't put it down. Will there be another book with Kay and the gang. I have read them all.
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