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I mean, for starters, this book is dated. Published in 1990, people were still skeptical of DNA and digitized record systems. Hacking a computer was as easy as ordering lunch on the MCDonald‘s app. One thing Cornwell can do is write well. Did I cringe a few times, sure. But I was engaged enough to continue. I didn‘t love this one, but I understand why she was so popular.

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A great mystery where my opinions were constantly changing. I love procedural based books, especially focused on forensics. A solid start to a series. But wow, being written in 1990, this was certainly a blast from the past: smoking indoors everywhere and all the time; casual homophobia; limited technology (omg the computers); DNA in its infancy. I‘m excited to see how Scarpetta navigates through all of this as she solves new crimes as I read on.

I‘m finding it hard to focus on my current reads right now even though I am enjoying Love Interest (struggling with Immortal Longings), so I‘m starting the tagged book in hopes a mystery will draw me in.

#weekendreads

Just ok on audio

Next audible

Well I decided to start reading this series. I know super late to the party. Still, I found the storyline intriguing and I love the voice of the author. While some of the science is dated it still doesn't take away from the read. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

Finally got around to starting this series. I practically have the entire series on my shelf that I picked up at a book fair a couple years back. I guess we'll see if it's worth it. So far so good.

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This was really good once it started going. Obviously the forensics are very dated, but there‘s are good characters, good plot, plenty of tension, and no loose ends. The book follows ME Kay Scarpetta as she works to solve a series of murders alongside Detective Marino. As the murders pile up, key information is being leaked to the press, Leaving Kay under professional scrutiny as they work to find the murderer before he strikes again.

So I read an opinion piece semi recently about how cop shows/ procedurals glorify police work. So that‘s always on my mind as I read/watch yet another procedural.. I have mixed feelings about it, while I understand the notion… Kay Scarpetta in the 90s is clearly team Defund the Police. I love to see it.

About 25% in. Not sure how I am feeling about this so far. It‘s hailed as cutting-edge procedural (I‘m sure it was) but the issue is this came out 30 years ago (1990) so it‘s floppy disks, microcassettes, evening papers & smoking inside. I‘m hoping that character development takes off. I gathered some of my favorite 90s-esque toys for this photo op. I vaguely remember 1990, maybe that‘s why I‘m so shocked by how dated it seems 😅

My first time reading Patricia Cornwell after a friends recommendation. I love a good murder mystery thriller, this one has strong female characters in powerful roles. It kept you guessing and wasn‘t given away, whilst you think you know who it is, you don‘t. Looking forward to Dr Scarpetta‘s next instalment as Chief Medical Examiner.

I enjoyed this book, it's a pretty average detective novel. I enjoyed the pace of it, although not many murders happen in it. And I like the character Kay Scarpetta.
My only criticism would be for the best part of the middle if the story she seemed to focus too much on the science behind the evidence. There wasn't enough action.
Still an enjoyable read and I will read others by her
#patriciacornwell #detectivenovel #booklife #readingislife

Really good read. Attention to detail but funny it was so dated! I kinda enjoyed reading about a time when DNA evidence was inadmissible, everyone smoked at work and mobiles are not a feature. Must see if she has anything more recent.

Every time I read this book I find something new. It's obviously of its time - the IT technology in it is dated now, but it's a good reminder of the relative newness of DNA within forensics in 1990. With regards to the sexism & LGBTQ+ issues, it's not just a crime thriller, it's a microcosm of a world that we have now moved on from, mostly for the better although there is still more to be done. As a crime thriller, it is still one of the best. 5🌟

Currently rereading the book that kickstarted my interest in forensic science.

#FirstInASeries #JumpStart2021
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1. Tagged book is one I‘ve reread a few times & was the most recent #Scarathlon2020 #TeamSlaughter book.
2. I love me a psychological thriller, closely followed by crime/mystery thriller with SciFi thriller as my dark horse.🐎
3. I‘ve never read David Baldacci or Lee Child yet.
#SundayFunday
Tagging some of my fellow #TeamSlaughter members @Clwojick @Andrew65 @Hestapleton @jenniferw88
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Bk15 of #Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon2020 #Pageathon #GothicReadathon #BookishBingo #ReadLikeHellathon #CocoTurns50 #Strangeathon & Bk8 of #OutstandingOctober is done! It covers the prompts of #FirstBookInASeries #BlackCover #DeathInTheTitle & #BlackestNight The 1st book in the Scarpetta series, it‘s definitely aged in the 30yrs since it‘s been published(the computers in this are so old!)but it‘s still a great thriller. 1,366pts for #TeamSlaughter

Bks15 & 16 of #Scarathlon2020 #Screamathon2020 #Pageathon #Sbooktober #TrickOrTreadathon #RockyHorrorathon #Gothtober #BookishBingo #SpooksAndTea #GothicReadathon #Supernaturalathon #ReadLikeHellathon #AnUnfortunateReadathon #Strangeathon #OutstandingOctober & now #CocoTurns50 have both had chapters read, I audiobooked ADOW for a few hrs last night & switched to Post Mortem this morning. Very much enjoying both books so far. 1pt #TeamSlaughter

My second spooky read of the season 🔪

I'm approximately a third of the way through Postmortem and finding it a bit slow going. 🐌 I like her style of writing, I guess, but think she could get on with it a bit quicker and with a little less detail. I like the main character, though. The technology is dated, even for 1990 when it was written. Has anyone else read Patricia Cornwell? Anyone else have problems with the pacing?

#mystery #Patriciacornwell

This book is a painting frozen in time. From the forensic science to the profiling technology, from the dial-up connection to the usage of computers without hard drives and all the events of male chauvinism - this book is a classic reminder of an era gone by. Cornwell has done an amazing job of choosing to tell this story through the pov of a strongly feminist yet extremely believable character, Dr.Kay Scarpetta.
Note: Gory violence vividly worded

#7days7books that made an impression on me.

Day 6 - Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell. The book that kickstarted my interest in forensic science, and inspired me to gain a qualification in the subject.

Tagging anyone who wants to join in.

Very sad to say, this was just meh for me. I loved this series in my late teens and early twenties, but unfortunately I found this series starter hadn‘t aged well. It felt very dated, and the dialogue made me cringe at times..... reread this for #pop2020 for #medicalthriller
I think ‘procedural‘ type mystery thrillers are just not my thing anymore..... 🤷‍♀️

@Cinfhen I missed yesterday, so here‘s a joint #bookreport & #weeklyforecast for this week.

Completed
- Trust exercise which was totally my jam...💕
- The delightful BFG on audio for a #pop2020 prompt💕🎧
- A fabulous cookbook from a NYT writer... modern and inspiring 💕😋

Just starting
- A medical thriller for #pop2020
- a little poetry that works for a few challenge prompts
- My #bookspin pick

Fingers crossed for a good reading week 📚🤞😊

I loved the mystery, discovering the clues, and making guesses, but the actual crimes were incredibly gruesome. Overall, I did enjoy this and look forward to checking out the next Scarpetta book!

“I‘ll be lucky if I can find a juror who can spell DNA.” Oh how times have changed. One of the fun things about this book is reading about the tech they were relying on, the newness of dna, and electronic databases, and jurors who wouldn‘t be aware of these methods. Clearly pre-CSI. #suspenseclassic

Reading this page-turner of a crime novel at my favorite book store. A nice respite after having woken up at 5 to work. Happy Friday!!

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Its been at least 15 years since I first read this book. My plan is to read the whole series so I am starting from the beginning. Still enjoyed it, I'm surprised there hasn't been a TV show based on these books yet.

Discussion post from @ljuliel 😁♥️
“Can you name an author that‘s an immediate purchase when they release a new book, plus you‘ve read every other book they‘ve written already?”
I devoured every single book in the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell (years ago). These books are what got me so hooked on the mystery/thriller genre, and the emphasis on forensic science is KILLER (no pun intended 😂).
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Great to finally meet Kay Scarpetta!! Patricia Cornwell is a trailblazer for other authors wanting to write crimes, forensics, procedurals 🙌🏻 Scarpetta reminds me slightly of Sara Linton from K. Slaughter‘s Grant County Series. This is an okay thriller, compared to some more present-day series that I love. Outdated in terms of technology, language (😳), and taking care of a child but a solid female-driven crime story nonetheless.

Hello weekend!! 📖🍨

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I think I‘ve got my October TBR pile ready for the #scarathlon #TeamSlaughter can‘t wait for next month 😊
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I enjoyed this one a lot! It was smart and moved quickly. There was a good mystery and I enjoyed how the relationship between the lead and the cop developed. Will definitely pick up the next one!

I'm revisiting an old favorite series. The audio version was so-so. The story held me to the end and reminded me why I liked the series. On to the next one!

I like to read tough female detectives or investigators in my crime novels. Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is talented, strong-minded and fiercely independent. I remember devouring this series and this sparked off my interest in forensics science in fictions.
#readingresolutions #fierce

Not sure why but get like reading/audio listening to this one, first read it in 1995!!! WTF!! Haven't read a Kay Scarpetta in years but hey I'm going with it

Today's author spotlight: Patricia Cornwell! She's a descendant of Harriet Beecher Stowe. After her father walked out on the family, Billy Graham took them in. She has conducted an ongoing self-funded project to show that painter Walter Sickert was Jack the Ripper. For this effort, she has been deeply criticized, particularly by the British art world, and has dealt with attacks against her reputation and sanity! #AuthorPotpourri #TheMoreYouKnow

Looks like I somehow bought the first edition of Patricia Cornwell's first book. Is that lucky or something? Time to get some reading on!

Only now being introduced to Kay Scarpetta.

I tried to read this book a long while ago but I could never get into it. I've had it on my to-read list for over a year and just started it again yesterday. This time I'm enjoying it even though I'm only 16% through it. 😊
#readcrimefiction

#photoadaynov16 #day11 #publishedinthe90s This was published in 1990 and I've been collecting her since. Her early work anyway, much of her latest work is not good, I don't know what happened but it happens to a lot of writers who continue a series past where they should. But her first 10-11 Scarpetta novels are fantastic. As you can see, this one has been much loved since I bought it 26yrs ago.

Our latest podcast episode is about the first half of Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell- a book I'd read when I was probably too young for it (with this cover!) and was happy to revisit! We talk about the wave of forensic entertainment it ushered in and dig into the plot. Search 'Book Club Shmook Club' in your podcast app for the episode!

Haven't read a mystery/thriller in a while. I really enjoyed this book and was hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed the fact that the main character is the chief medical examiner because I feel like in many thrillers/mysteries I read the protagonist is a cop. Cannot wait to read more from Patricia Cornwell and this series.

Im making today Crime Writer Appreciation Day, I've started with Agatha Christie, now its Patricia Cornwall (mainly her early work).Scarpetta is a medical examiner in Virginia. She gets a call to go to a scene of a strangling, and must use science & an officer she dislikes to solve the crime.4⭐️