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Apr 24, 2020ArapahoeSarahH rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Another fantastic Kay Scarpetta novel, I have been slowly working through this series over the past year or so and I always joke that it's like getting into bed with an old lover - I know what I'm going to get! I consistently find myself…
Jan 28, 2016mirogers rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This Scarpetta Book was very good. I have read them all up to this one. Now I am starting the next one in the series. I will say I too have been disappointed with some of the previous books, but starting with Port Mortuary, they have been…
Sep 05, 2015karin66 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I love the Scarpetta series. I have read them in order up to Red Mist and I like the fact that when references are made from previous books it is done so that if you have read them it isn't too repetitious but if you haven't, and just…
Apr 11, 2013Chichifan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Scarpetta book. Make sure you read the one before this first as this one is the sequel.
Sep 26, 2012herdenie rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I couldn't finish this book either. A huge disappointment.
diane_v
Aug 02, 2012diane_v rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
A great disappointment from Cornwell. I tried reading it twice and couldn't finish either time. Will hesitate to read her next book
Jul 30, 2012
I liked this book because it give me just a little bit more actual forensic science that I did not know. Well writen as always, I had a hard time putng it down.
Jun 05, 2012astrella rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Sortof continues where the last installment left off. A bit moody...
May 21, 201222950004615357 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I had about given up on Patricia Cornwell before Port Mortuary. Her characters were all so dour humourless and depressed. But Port Mortuary restored some of my interest and Red Mist brings me firmly back into the category of a fan. The…
May 12, 2012
Patricia Cornwell over the years falls into a "guilty pleasure" read. I must admit that I rarely read her entire novel (It needs a good edit); however, I read the start as it usually summarizes all the past Scarpetta novels and the last…
Apr 13, 2012sgtaylor rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I'm glad it is not just me that thought this was horrible. I had read all of her books when she first started this series but I just cannot do it anymore. I read about a third of this one and finally gave up. What happened? Is someone else…
gwsuperfan
Apr 03, 2012gwsuperfan rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I appreciate Cornwell's return to focus more on forensics. Red Mist was better than I expected, but dragged some.
malonedeb
Mar 04, 2012
I used to love the Scarpetta series of books, but the last couple have been not only boring but so very depressing. This will be the last Patricia Cornwell book for me.
surden7
Mar 04, 2012
I listen to books mainly on CD, even a reader could not make this a good or interesting book. I thought it was me, so I am glad to see that others have noticed the decline in Kay Scarpetta books. After the previous one I said I was…
Feb 12, 2012
My mom had this on her list to get from the library. She's 80 and can't remember why! Well after reading the comments, I'm not too sure I want to read it.....but I'll leave it on my "for later" shelves and maybe take a boo at it sometime.…
Feb 10, 2012
Kay Scarpetta used to be my favourite author. I have read all her books . . . wanting more ---UNTIL she started writing in the present tense. So I haven't read this or several of her previous novels. I'm looking forward for her to get…
Jan 23, 2012Snow59 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Red Mist was probably the most boring book I ever read. It only got exciting the last few chapters. I found myself scaning through the pages hoping to find a bit of excitment. Very disappointing read!
SDxray
Jan 17, 2012SDxray rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
The last two novels by Patricia Cornwell have bored me to death. Kay has become a self-absorbed narcissist. The "Kay" character spends too much time thinking, and reflecting and worrying about EVERY word everyone says. She assumes there is…
btmslt
Dec 30, 2011btmslt rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Cornwell is no longer a good writter. This book has far too many details about uninteresting aspects of the protagonist. I would recomend her earlier novels but ever since she got interested in jack the Ripper her other writing has…
Dec 21, 2011nannerl rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I used to enjoy the Scarpetta novels immensely, but no longer. I believe Cornwell's writing style has changed, and certainly not for the better. None of the characters are likeable and they all have communication problems -- and I…
GManBruce
Dec 17, 2011GManBruce rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Scarpetta series continues with Kay, Lucy and all the usual suspects in what I can only call an engaging novel that pieces together some loose ends from the past. As a forensics fan, I enjoyed the detective work and always love how…