Southern Cross

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Summary: This book is a bomb
Review: This is one of the most poorly written on which I have ever wasted money. The characters are poorly developed, as is the ludicrously complicated plot. The title gives nothing to the story line and the three "super cops" as so ubiquitous and unbelievable as to be absurd. The author portrays animals as smarter than humans and interspaces a rambling story with seemingly obligatory blasphamy and a few sexual passages which offer nothing to the story. Frankly, if this is an example of Cornwell's work, I'll not buy another of her books.

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Summary: Missed the boat
Review: I have read with excitement, most of Cornwells books, but this "Southern Cross" was truly disappointing. I just could not get into the book, and at two or three times put it aside. Due to having nothing else to read, I picked it back up and read a little more, It certainly did not capture my interest like her other books. Beter luck next time.

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Summary: What a disappointment
Review: This book was an incredible disappointment. I am a faithful Patricia Cornwell reader and had high expectations for this follow-up to Hornet's Nest. Normally I cannot put her books down because they are so engrossing; however, I had a hard time finishing this one. I tired quickly of West and Brazil's "love-hate-hate to admit it" relationship. And while I'm certainly no stranger to crude language, Cornwell broke a personal record in using the infamous "F-word" throughout the gang members' dialogue. She (and other writers) should note that vulgarity loses its effectiveness and ability to shock when used to extremes; it only disgusts. I hope Cornwell will soon return to writing the kind of book that made her one of my favorites. Long live Scarpetta!

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Summary: Disappointing...
Review: I thought that this would be more interesting, but it really wasn't well developed.

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Summary: A Poor Story
Review: I continued to read this story until the end because of my admiration for Patricia Cornwell. However, the story/plot was uninteresting, the characters too lightly sketched, overall a very dull book. I gave it one star because having lived in Richmond, I enjoyed the recognizable venues.

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Summary: Big disappointment
Review: After enjoying many of this author's previous books, I was terribly disappointed to read this one. There were far too many characters, some of whom were introduced late in the story. The main characters were unsympathetic because they were not fully developed. Where was a smart, courageous, plucky woman like Kay Scarpetta? The minor characters were dark and uninteresting. Unfortunately, there was little plot to speak of. The numerous fragments of the book did not, as one would hope, come together by the end. It is difficult to comprehend what this otherwise wonderful author was thinking when she wrote Southern Cross. I had come to expect far better quality in Cornwell's writing, character, and plot.

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Summary: Southern Cross
Review: I actually want to rate this ZERO stars. I wish I had read the reviews before I bought it. What a waste of time. I was a big P. Cornwell fan, but not any more. The book is badly written, the plot is a mess, and the characters unappealing. Don't bother!

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Summary: was an ok. book
Review: i was disappointed with Hornet's Nest. but after I got used to the charetors and gave Southern Cross a chance. i think i would read another Hammer, West, and Brazil novel. although i miss Dr.Kay and Lucy very much. I think i could get used to two different styles.

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Summary: Southern Cross
Review: Animals thinking? Aw, come on. Stereotyped characters and a gothic romance? Patricia Cornwell, shame on you. I've come to expect better writing from you than this.

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Summary: UGH
Review: If Patricia Cornwell hadn't written this, it would be on every editors "z" list. Stop, already. These characters are unappealing.