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Be aware: this is not your typical Cornwell novel. Not only is there no Kay Scarpetta, but Isle of Dogs is a comic romp, a real departure for this author. It centres around a couple of characters from past books--police chief Judy Hammer and reporter-turned-cop Andy Brazil of Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross--but the plot, style and tone will remind you more of Carl Hiaasen's dark comedies.
The madcap doings get underway when the addled, nearly blind governor of Virginia confusedly launches a speed-trap program on isolated Tangier Island, whose prickly, eccentric residents promptly attempt secession. Cornwell adeptly interweaves other crisscrossing plot lines involving a gang of street-stupid thugs gunning for Hammer and Brazil, an angel-faced serial killer, a kidnapped dog and more. She does miss a few beats: the pacing sags during certain episodes, and at times the writing strains so hard for laughs that instead it draws winces. Nonetheless, Isle of Dogs is for the most part a funny, diverting read and a refreshing departure for Cornwell. --Nicholas H Allison, Amazon.com
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'Cornwell's humour is as unexpected as it is wicked.' DAILY MIRROR 'an irreverant and strikingly characterised portrait of law enforcement at the mercy of politics.' CRIME TIME 'A unique, often hilarious experience.' IRISH TATLER Be aware: this is not your typical Cornwell novel. Not only is there no Kay Scarpetta, but Isle of Dogs is a comic romp, a real departure for this author. It centres around a couple of characters from past books--police chief Judy Hammer and reporter-turned-cop Andy Brazil of Hornet's Nest and Southern Cross--but the plot, style and tone will remind you more of Carl Hiaasen's dark comedies. The madcap doings get underway when the addled, nearly blind governor of Virginia confusedly launches a speed-trap program on isolated Tangier Island, whose prickly, eccentric residents promptly attempt secession. Cornwell adeptly interweaves other crisscrossing plot lines involving a gang of street-stupid thugs gunning for Hammer and Brazil, an angel-faced serial killer, a kidnapped dog and more. She does miss a few beats: the pacing sags during certain episodes, and at times the writing strains so hard for laughs that instead it draws winces. Nonetheless, Isle of Dogs is for the most part a funny, diverting read and a refreshing departure for Cornwell.' - Nicholas H Allison, AMAZON.COM 'A riveting, stay up all night chiller. Hugely enjoyable' ELLE
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a long term fan of Patricia Cornwell, I bought this book as soon as I saw it. And what a disappointment!
Isle of Dogs is definitely not up to Patricia Cornwell's usual standard. The plot is too complicated, and not adequately developed. The characters are two-dimensional and uninteresting. At no stage did the book improve - I found this it really hard going from start to finish. Frankly, I was bored!
Buy this only if you are a die hard Patricia Cornwell fan, and really cannot wait for the paperback!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Would this book have been published if it hadn't been written by Patricia Cornwell? I doubt it. It was the biggest load of rubbish I have ever read and I feel I have been ripped off by the publishers.Cornwell's books are usually superb - this is awful. It's supposed to be funny, and you can imagine her giggling at her own jokes, but noone else is likely to!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
...I've been a huge Patricia Cornwell fan and have all (except the cook books) of her titles. I even pre-ordered via Amazon to ensure I received Isle of Dogs promptly. I needn't have bothered. To say I was disappointed is putting it mildly. If there was humour I must have missed it, all I noticed were talking crabs, fish and dogs that could type ... how stupid does Ms Cornwell think her readers are. There was no suspense, plot or believable characters, including Hammer and Brazil. Come back Kay Scarpetta and a bit of reality.
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Great Audiobook
Got this on Audiobook as i listen to books in my car on the motorway, must say i found it very funny. Read more
Published 26 days ago by JacciH
written for the paycheque!!!
I, like so many before me, wish I'd read the reviews before I bought this book! Humour? I think not! Read more
Published 13 months ago by innovauser
Very poor - not recommended
I am quite happy with authors departing from their normal style/characters. This is just an awful book. I am surprised the publishers allowed it through. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. B. Reincke
How low can you go?
I read the 3 Andy Brazil books against advice from more than one person. I wanted to see for myself if they really were that bad. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cloggie Downunder
A dogs breakfast
A friend gave me this book, in an effort to get it off of their bookshelf. Unfortunately, having said "It can't be that bad" and read it, I can assure you that it really is just... Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Christopher Meadows
Disappointing
I'm a big fan of the Scarpetta novels, but this book is just weird. Not a thriller, not a comedy.
The copy I have doesn't have any quotes from the press on the fly... Read more
The copy I have doesn't have any quotes from the press on the fly... Read more
Published on 31 May 2009 by Jayne Brown
Glad I didn't read the review first
Well, I'm glad I didn't read the reviews first. I am a fan of Scarpetta and picked this up thinking it would be along those lines. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2008 by Biker Buzz
What A Surprise
I didn't know anything about this book before I read it and was very surprised. I was expecting a typical Patricia Cornwell book but this was nothing like her usual stuff. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2007 by S. Brady
A huge disappointment from a favourite author
This book was a huge disappointment from an author I have always enjoyed. She has tried her hand at comedy - which was not a success - and sacrificed plot, character, pace and... Read more
Published on 15 July 2007 by Julie Anne
Isle of Dogs
Awful, boring, waste of paper...
I am a fan of the Scarpetta novels, but the Hammer/Brazil stories should never have made it past the Editor's wastebin. Read more
I am a fan of the Scarpetta novels, but the Hammer/Brazil stories should never have made it past the Editor's wastebin. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by J. hagan-palmer
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