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Summary: it is a fun read but not much substance..
Review: ... If I had to spend [money]to get this book, I would be quite disappointed because it is so short. It seems to me the author put this together in a hurry to make some money. It is not bad but not much in there. I enjoyed reading it but the plot was a bit [stale.]
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Summary: it is a fun read but not much substance..
Review: ... If I had to spend [money]to get this book, I would be quite disappointed because it is so short. It seems to me the author put this together in a hurry to make some money. It is not bad but not much in there. I enjoyed reading it but the plot was a bit [stale.]
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Summary: A Christmas rip-off.
Review: A poorly written money-maker from an author who knows she can sell anything by name alone. She ought to be ashamed! Even the recipes are worthless.
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Summary: If you are not a fan- then don't read this book!
Review: All I have to say is, if you are not a regular reader of Patricia Cornwell and do not know who Kay, Lucy, and Marino are befroe you even buy this book, then don't buy this book! This book is meant for only the true Cornwell fan's. I can see how confusing it would be if you are not a regular reader of Patrica Cornwell. She is fantastic and I will always read any book that has her name associaterd to it. For all those that bashed her, settle down and read one of her mysteries and YOU will be HOOKED! Then read Scarpetta's Winter Table. I loved this book as I love all Cornwell's books!
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Summary: Great book!
Review: As a Patricia Cornwell fan, I was dubious about buying a spin-off book and possibly destroying my image of Dr. Scarpetta. However, my curiosity (and stomach) finally overcame my reservations. This book is absolutely wonderful! Dishes are written in a narrative form and are simple to figure out, leaving just enough room for imagination and a personal touch, as recipes ought to be. The story is more in-depth than I would have thought for a book like this, which was a nice surprise. I've never seen a book like this and think PC deserves credit for breaking new ground by introducing a book that gives recipes as well as a story to compliment them. Or should I say, a new story with recipes to compliment it! Basically, it describes a Kay Scarpetta feast made with love for two of her favorite people, in detail and uninterrupted by crime. These feasts are one of my favorite parts of these novels, and this one reads just like the novels, although just a little more in depth (and of course with recipes!) I suspect you need to be a fan to really enjoy this book, but I entertain often and our guests haved raved over every dish we've made from this book (as well as from the other PC recipe book Food To Die For, which I also love dearly). This Winter Table story pairs with its recipes better than a fine wine, and gives the reader not only a recipe but the heart and soul and inspiration to warm your heart as well as your tummy. :)
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Summary: I refuse to believe Patricia Cornwell wrote this book
Review: Being a devoted Patricia Cornwell/Kay Scarpetta fan I found this book to be most disappointing.I read this book in under an hour and after finishing it I refuse to believe that Cornwell wrote this unbelievable rubbish. The characters were all out of skelter, the dialogue not Cornwells. Since when did Pete refer to Kay when talking to Lucy as Aunt Kay it has always been 'Doc'. Since when did Lucy have friends or eat junk food and where was Janet? Also when talking about the new year Lucy comments that she hopes this year will be better than the last and Kay says what was wrong with this one. Come on in the last book she lost Benton. This book was so confusing it was not Patricia Cornwells brilliant writing if I did not know any better I swear it was written by an amatuer. Are we sure this book wasn't ghost written? One other thing if I had picked this book up to read and had never read any of her other works I would never read any thing written by this author again. I am now eagerly awaiting the new Scarpetta book so we can get back to some normalacy.
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Summary: Great gift for Scarpetta Fans
Review: Fans of Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series are in for a treat with Scarpetta's Winter Table - a novella and cookbook that picks up where the last Scarpetta book, Point of Origin, left off. Cornwell brings Kay, Lucy, and Marino together at Kay's house on the day after Christmas. It's interesting to see how each of these characters struggles with the ups and downs of the holidays. Readers get a rather rare glimpse of Kay's softer side in a domestic (and very charming) holiday setting. And aside from this book's unique look at some of the Kay Scarpetta series characters, it's also a wonderful cookbook with great recipes, many of which will delight year-round. After all, Pete Marino's last-minute chili isn't just for Christmas! The suggested retail price seems a little steep for a novella, but this just might be the perfect gift for Scarpetta fans. So fix yourself one of Lucy's Bloody Mary's, and give Scarpetta's Winter Table - and the chicken soup recipe in particular - a chance this holiday season. With this heartwarming and delicious combination, you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Great Gift Idea for Fans
Review: Fun look at P.C. characters with interesting meal ideas for the holidays! Readers who would like to get to know characters on a personal basis should put this on your X-mas list. Great gift idea for P.C. die-hards.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I agree that an author should be allowed to venture away from her normal genre and style. But when did Cornwell forget how to spell? I truly do not believe this book was written by her. It is stilted where her others brim with life and real characters. Makes me wonder if I really do want "Food to Die For". By the way, the blatant spelling error was in Marino's eggnog. That's egg YOLKS not YOKES. I haven't even finished reading this and don't know that I will. Okay, yes I will, just for the recipes.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I agree that an author should be allowed to venture away from her normal genre and style. But when did Cornwell forget how to spell? I truly do not believe this book was written by her. It is stilted where her others brim with life and real characters. Makes me wonder if I really do want "Food to Die For". By the way, the blatant spelling error was in Marino's eggnog. That's egg YOLKS not YOKES. I haven't even finished reading this and don't know that I will. Okay, yes I will, just for the recipes.
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