Black Notice

EXCELLENT

8 years ago

I love Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Read every one of the books Patrica had wrote and love every one of them. Can't wait for the next one :)

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One of her best

This review is from: Black Notice (Audio Book (Cassette))

9 years ago

As always with Patricia Cornwell's books, I could not put this one down. While vacationing I read this book, and if given the choice the whole trip would have been spent reading. It was so suspenseful and packed with intrigue. It always stayed interesting with new turns in the plot, and more hooks to grab the reader into the story. New types of forensic science were described in this book, deviating from the usual DNA and autopsy information. Definetly one of her best books, a real… + read more

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OMG

This review is from: Black Notice (Mass Market Paperbound)

3 years ago

I was breathless to the end and mad as hell. I didn't want it to end as it did, but it is an wonderful ending none the less! Another great Patricia/Kay novel.

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Autopsy needed...

10 years ago

What has happened to Patricia Cornwell? Her latest offering, while technically as precise as ever, is a rehash of the angst the main characters have suffered in previous novels.Her characters are in danger of becoming caricatures of themselves.I agree with others that the ending was a little too neat and quick. In fact, the main thrust of the plot was setting up the meeting with Talley, turning what could have been an excellent Scarpetta novel into a tepid bodice ripper.

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Black Notice

This review is from: Black Notice (Audio Book (Cassette))

10 years ago

Because I've read every Scarpetta novel and Black notice so far is Patricia Cornwell's last in the "Dr.Kay Scarpetta" series..I wanted to prolong this book for as long as I could. I couldn't do it. I read it all hardly putting it down. I loved it yet again! Same old "great" reading as always. Now I'm left with the memory of another devoured book and a craving for next. Hope it's soon, really soon!

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another captivating Cornwell thriller

This review is from: Black Notice (Mass Market Paperbound)

9 years ago

Patricia Cornwell continues her exciting Kay Scarpetta series with this story beginning with the discovery of a body in a shipping container. It goes on in various directions, including a trip to Paris and involvement of Interpol. The characters of Kay, Marino, and Lucy are developed further, showing how human and vuknerable they all are in their own way. I found the ending a bit forced, almost too abrupt. But overall, a good read.

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Talley me home...

10 years ago

Once again, I have read Scarpetta's diaries and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is true that the ending is very quick...blunt...but maybe this is just a twist Cornwell intentionally invented for this novel. As always I am anxious for the next. And Talley really put the heat on for me too! There's no way the next novel won't open with his magnificient appearance!

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She's Back

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9 years ago

Black notice is a smooth read, with a subtle build to a breaking climax. Not a typically written Scrapetta format , the characters anxiety and demons show more of themselves then ever before with an ending that leaves the reader breathless. Everyone is on the brink of their careers and I look forward to the follow up in the after math of this story.

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Is your porch light out?

10 years ago

The latest offering from Cornwell is fast paced as her previous novels. This new novel shows that Cornwell has reached a new plateau with her writing, characters and possibly herself. In this novel alot of emotion is emitted regarding Bentons death, and Lucy's past. I feel the book was a good read, but have to agree with other readers on the short ending. I don't know if Cornwell had a time limit or didn't know how to end it. Still, Cornwell is my favourite writer.

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Black Notice

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9 years ago

I think Black Notice is a little bit different from Cornwell's other books. It shows more of the passionate side of Kay towards Benton. Also, with Benton's death, a lot of sadness is added to the story, which is rather new from before. The only thing that I don't really like is how Kay suddenly jump from griving for Benton's death to falling in love with another handsome guy. Other than that, I think this is a really good book.

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Better than all the rest

10 years ago

I thought this book was put together perfectly. I'm a pathologist myself and Patricia does a wonderful job in this book on discribing everything. It was better than all the rest.

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A big disappointment

This review is from: Black Notice (Mass Market Paperbound)

9 years ago

I am a big fan of Patricia Cornwell and have enjoyed her previous books. Unfortunately this one seems rushed and almost (I hate to say it) formula. the story is not well developed and the ending....its almost like she needed to finish the book quickly. I hope the next one is not quite so average.

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