The Front (Win Garano)
by Patricia Cornwell
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Book Reviews of The Front (Win Garano)
Book Review: Just Ain't What She Used to Be
Summary: 1 Stars
While passing through the airport a few weeks ago, I picked up a copy of The Front. Having read nearly everything Cornwell has written, and having loved most -- but not all -- of the Scarpetta books, I was hoping against hope that she had gotten back her edge after publishing some really lousy novels over the last few years. Alas, I was disappointed again. The Front was really just a short story; the seeds of a great story were there, but they were poorly developed. The language and detail were sloppy, and the book was even published in a larger font in order to take up plenty of space and attempt to justify the price I paid for it. Some airport bookstores allow you to return a lightly used book for a portion of the price, but I didn't even bother to bring it from the hotel when I was done. I don't know if the problem is the writing or the editing; I do know it's unlikely I'll waste the time and money again.Book Review: Lifetime Movie-Worthy TRASH
Summary: 1 Stars
Well, I read (sort of) this book quite awhile ago, and I'm not at all surprised to see that this and "At Risk" are appearing as Lifetime movies. Lifetime couldn't handle Kay Scarpetta without screwing it up, so they went with this. I'm disappointed in Ms. Cornwell, (who has been one of my favorite authors since...what...the mid 80's?) for selling out this nonsense to make even MORE money for made-for-tv movies. I agree that these are not up to her standards (and I even STILL read Kay Scarpetta since she did the weirdest thing I've ever, as a writer myself, seen--changing mid-series from writing in FIRST person to writing in THIRD person. Huh? I dont like Lucy THAT much)...Well.Book Review: Wish I had flipped through the book before I purchased it
Summary: 2 Stars
I have been a fan of Patricia Cornwell for YEARS. I'm disgusted that this was even published and charged a full price. I don't like buying 'thinner' books, but because it was her name on it, I did. If I had simply flipped through it before paying good money, I wouldn't have bought it and instead hit Barnes and Noble for this quick read. The font is larger and appears to be nearly double spaced, really? That just seems like cheating IMHO.
The story was interesting, but was confused on how it all came together. I agree with a previous reviewer on being confused on the international angle. It just seemed like added 'flair' in the end.
Book Review: I tried!
Summary: 2 Stars
I have given up on Patricia Cornwall's, Kay Scarpetta series awhile ago because I just didn't find them exciting any more, and they all seemed rushed and contrived. I did read her Win Garano book At Risk when it came out and I rather enjoyed it and the new characters. So I was looking forward to this one. I was disappointed. The book was rushed and not believable to me. I didn't find that the book kept my interest quite frankly. Maybe the books are just too short and there is no time to really develop a plot. I'm not sure, but I am officially done with this author. Sorry Patricia.Book Review: Disjointed, not believable, too short, and just kind of awful
Summary: 1 Stars
This is a fairly awful book. I was, at first, intrigued by the premise, and the characters. However, as things played out, the situations and dialogue became less and less believable. The conclusion to the book left me bewildered. I agree with another reviewer that it seems like this could have been written on the author's Blackberry.... Perhaps it would hold together better as an online serialization or in some other format, but as a "novel" it is severely lacking. I also found the length to be very short and unsatisfying.