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hello...just did a very exciting interview with PATRICIA CORNWELL..she tells the name of her next book....very cool...lets hope she doesnt change it..check it out.

This response doesn't really go with the lead comment in this thread, but upon seeing Patricia Cornwell in the subject line, I thought I'd add to it. I used to love her books. I've always been a fan of forensic mysteries, and I gobbled her novels up as soon as they were released. But I haven't even read the last one or two because the few before them really disappointed me. I'm not sure what happened, but based on Amazon reviews, I'm not the only one who's noticed a change in her books. The characters frustrate me; the jargon is too technical. The last one I got through was Port Mortuary, and it was a struggle just to finish it. It's too bad, because I was once a huge fan or hers. Anyone else notice this?

Carrie R wrote:This response doesn't really go with the lead comment in this thread, but upon seeing Patricia Cornwell in the subject line, I thought I'd add to it. I used to love her books. I've always been a fan of forensic mysteries, and I gobbled her novels up as soon as they were released. But I haven't even read the last one or two because the few before them really disappointed me. I'm not sure what happened, but based on Amazon reviews, I'm not the only one who's noticed a change in her books. The characters frustrate me; the jargon is too technical. The last one I got through was Port Mortuary, and it was a struggle just to finish it. It's too bad, because I was once a huge fan or hers. Anyone else notice this?

I agree. I lost interest in her books several years ago. She used to be one of my favorite writers but when her style changed I found her books to be boring.

plantladyme wrote:
I agree. I lost interest in her books several years ago. She used to be one of my favorite writers but when her style changed I found her books to be boring.

Yes, it's almost like technical details were added to avoid having to develop plot. And the characters are less likable, too, I think.

I am a huge fan of hers but I have to agree that the early books are a lot better then the newer ones. That being said I will continue to read the new ones because I love the characters!

I still continue to read her books, but I have to agree that the last few books have not been as good. It is mainly the change in some of the ccharacter's personalities, as well as their relationships with one another that has bothered me.

plantladyme wrote:

Carrie R wrote:This response doesn't really go with the lead comment in this thread, but upon seeing Patricia Cornwell in the subject line, I thought I'd add to it. I used to love her books. I've always been a fan of forensic mysteries, and I gobbled her novels up as soon as they were released. But I haven't even read the last one or two because the few before them really disappointed me. I'm not sure what happened, but based on Amazon reviews, I'm not the only one who's noticed a change in her books. The characters frustrate me; the jargon is too technical. The last one I got through was Port Mortuary, and it was a struggle just to finish it. It's too bad, because I was once a huge fan or hers. Anyone else notice this?

I agree. I lost interest in her books several years ago. She used to be one of my favorite writers but when her style changed I found her books to be boring.

Likewise. I loved her early books, but the new ones disappointed me and I didn't bother reading any of her new books. A pity since she writes well.