Helpful Score: 2
I had a difficult time staying with in this book, but was determined to finish it. I was thinking it would get better. I think Patricia should keep to her Kay Scarpetta series.
Helpful Score: 1
I also had a difficult time reading this book. It was cconfusing to me.
Helpful Score: 1
Something different for Ms. Cornwell. I didn't feel the intensity of her Scarpetta books, but was a mildly entertaining, humorous story. It's not up to the stature of Hiaasen, but leans in that direction. But then, Hiaasen writes about Florida, not North Carolina and since I live in Florida, I can tell you, he's "write on".
I think someone should get some samples of her tobacco and submit them to the lab.
I think someone should get some samples of her tobacco and submit them to the lab.
Helpful Score: 1
this is the worst book I have ever tried to read,can not beleive Patricia Cornwell would put her name on it!!!!!!!!
Helpful Score: 1
I read this so long ago, that I've forgotten what
it's about. I DO REMEMBER THAT I DID NOT LIKE IT VERY MUCH!!!
It's not Kay Scarpetta, and I like reading books with her.
it's about. I DO REMEMBER THAT I DID NOT LIKE IT VERY MUCH!!!
It's not Kay Scarpetta, and I like reading books with her.
Helpful Score: 1
Isle of Dogs is a Judy Hammer novel by Patricia Cornwell. It is my least favorite novel by Cornwell. It was too long and I lost interest.
Another engaging Cornwell crime thriller.
I different twist for the author - very good change
Patricia Cornwell struck out big time with this book. It should have been classified as science fiction and slow, slow moving. It was a waste of my eyesight, time and brains to read. I found it most frustrating as I hate to start and not finish a good book. I kept thinking this has got to get better. Alas and alac, only worse.
The electrifying follow-up to Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross. The men and women in blue -- as you've never seen them before.
I LOVE Patricia Cornwell; but this book is not up to her usual excellence and was disappointing; Her Kay Scarpetta characters are superb and I wish she would write more faster! I have read all of them; flo s.
Good Story
This is not a Kay Scarpetta book--bought it by mistake. Too "gritty" for my tastes.
Oh, I disliked this Cornwell book intensely. Even listening to this on tape was a struggle. It seemed to drag on and on with long ramblings by the writer policeman, then more long ramblings by the island townspeople...all barely interesting stuff. The characters were not engaging either. Wow! As a Cornwell fan, I'm certainly not deviating from her Kay Scarpetta stories in future. This was awful!
This is different then the usual Cornwell books. She is trying "dark humor".
Love all of hers, this is also good.
Judy Hammer, newly installed as the superintendent of Virginia State Police, and Andy Brazil, state trooper and Hammer's right-hand confidant, find themselves at their wits' end as they try to protect the public from the politicians and vice versa in this pitch-perfect, darkly comic romp.
Not a Kay Scarpetta novel, but nearly as good! A glimpse into the internal workings of state government, and the crimes men (and women) hide... Cornwell is an excellent author, and this proves the work that is "average" for her - is better than most authors on their best days!
Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!
This is not the typical Cornwell book but it was very humorous and good reading!
I love Cornwall's odd sense of humor in this book about a bunch of backwards small town people.
NOT your regular Cornwell book! This is in the Carl Hiaasen vein--wacky and out of control. It is not her best work, but it is much less gory and lighter than her other books.
not the best work
NYTimes #1 bestseller. A wry tale about life and turmoil behind the blue wall.
good conflicts and an interesting geographical location for the setting
The govenor of Virginia orders that speed traps be painted on all streets and highways, and warns that speeders will be caught by aircraft flying overhead. But the eccentric of Tangier, fourteen miles off the coast of Virginai in Chesapeake bay, responds declaring war on its own state.
Another good one
New York Times #1 Bestseller. Political thriller. "Pitch perfect, darkly comic romp." Great helicopter scene.
A great way to get started on Patricia Cornwells collection.
Very good read with lost of funny stuff in it.
Classic Cornwell, this story is fast paced and intriguing.
I enjoyed this book. It was very quirky and more light hearted than most Patricia Cornwell's books. I also liked the local history that was included in the story.
Most unusual Cornwell mystery novel. Very, very funny; real tongue in cheek stuff.
This is the 3rd in Cornwell's Judy Hammer series and I'm afraid the much-touted "black humor" just didn't strike any resounding chords with me.
this is patrica cornwell writing black humor .
A Patricia Cornwell attempt at humor?????
This was truly one of the worst books I have ever tried t read! I pushed myself thru about 3/4 of it and just couldn't finish. I am a fan of Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta series but this is a joke. Don't waste your time or money.
Great Patricia Cornwell--Different!
A great book about the lives of the men and women in blue.
Fiction.
Fiction.
Not her best but still fun
Angered over the governor's order on speed traps, the eccentric inhabitants of the Isle of Tangier, off the coast of Virginia, declare war on their own state, and it is up to Judy Hammer, the new superintendent of the state police, to stop the crisis.
She must have had fun writing this one. It's so different than the usual; so much comedy and satire.
The number one best-selling author delivers an irrevernt protrait of politially driven law enforcement run amok.
Not one of my favorites, but still a good read.
Very different type of story for this author.
I am a Patricia Cornwell admirer. I have read all of her books and the "Isle of Dogs" was one of my favorites. A good read
This isn't Cornwell's usual novel, but a wry look at law enforcement. Didn't particularly care for this one.
As tightly knit as her other works are, this one wandered all over the place - unable to make up its' mind whether to be comic, mysterious, thrilling. Frankly, it was so loose, for me, it was none of the above. BUT I really DO love all her Kay Scarpetta books!
Another good Cornwell novel, about a little island of the coast of Virginia making its own rules.
Chaos breaks loose on the eccentric island of Tangier, Va when the governor orders that speed traps be painted on all streets and highways. Politicians, citizens and a blue wall match wits.
I love Cornwell, but hated this book. Good for her for trying something new, but this direction just didn't work. Some of the book is written from the perspective of animals, from a dog to a trout. It just didn't work for me. Where is Scarpetta when you need her??
Great book
Having a love for patricia cornwells books this is a great one! just snuggle under the covers and devour!
Excellent suspense novel - kept me very well entertained!
Not my favorite book of hers.
Chaos breaks loose when the governor of Virginia orders that speed traps be painted on all streets and highways, and warns that speeders will be caught by monitoring aircraft flying overhead. But the eccentric island of Tangier, 14 miles off the coast of Virginia responds by declaring war on its own state. Judy Hammer, newly installed as superintendent of the State police and Andy Brazil, a state trooper, find themselves at their wits end as they try to protect the public from the politicians in this pitch perfect darkly comic romp.
Haven't read yet
The Andy Brazil books by Patricia Cornwell, as a whole, haven't had the best reviews. I do really like Patricia's style of writing though, and even though this was quite different from the Scarpetta series, I did enjoy the read. It includes an alternate version of the infamous pirate Anne Bonny, which by chance I ended up watching the more accepted version on a PBS show the day after finishing this book. All in all a decent read.
The electrifying follow-up to Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross. The men and women in blue -- as you've never seen them before.
From the inside cover**** Chaos breaks loose when the governor of Virginia orders that speed traps be painted on all streets and highways and warns that speeders will be caught by monitoring aircraft flying overhead. But the eccentric island of Tangier, fourteen miles off the coast of Virgina in the Chesapeake Bay, responds by declaring war on its own state. Judy Hammer, newly installed as the superintendent of the virginia State Police, and Andy Brazil, a state trooper and Hammer's right hand and confidant, find themselves at their wits' end as they try to protect the public from the politicians and vice versa in this pitch-perfect, darkly comic romp.
Chaos breaks loose when the Governor of Virginia orders that speed traps be painted on all streets and highways, and warns that speeders will be caught by monitoring aircraft overhead. But the eccentric island of Tangier, fourteen miles off the coast of Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay, responds by declaring war on its own state.
Good crime novel. Interesting read.
I did not enjoy this book. I am disappointed in PC in this book.
The whole thing is pretty silly.
chaos breaks lose when the governor of Virginia orders that speed traps be painted on all streets and highways, and warns that speeders will be caught by monitoring aircraft flying overhead.Keeps you on the edge...until...
I liked this book but I think the Kay Scarpetta series is better.
This is not about Kay Scarpetta, but it is pretty good.
Didn't read this one as someone told me it was different than her regular stuff.
The whole romp probably should have stopped after the first chapter as the attempt at humor fell flat with me. The characters seemed to float in and out and change each time they found themselves on a different page. Her Scarpetta books of death and mystery are the top of the line and worth waiting for but this book belongs on the bottom of the heap. I kept hoping the action would pick up but between crabs and the Crimms nothing clicked or was worth the slog.
Good Read
This is part of a short three book series that is very good. The only thing wrong is that there are not more books.
