Isle of Dogs
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.65 (901 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0007145322 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 369 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Superintendent Judy Hammer is at her wits' end trying to protect the public from the politicians - and vice versa. An island off the coast of Virginia declares UDI - claiming its independence lies with those who set sail from the Isle of Dogs in 1607.
One of the most disjointed books I have read in a long time. LSH Ms. Daniels-Cornwell should stick to writing her normal Forensic Pathology type of books. This book is one of the most disjointed books I have read in a long time. The subject matter is boring and pulls in a lot of directions. The dialogue is childish and silly. It seems to me that the author was forced to write a story (on a deadline) and she produced one in a hu. THE worst book I have EVER read I am a voracious reader. I read, on average, a book every couple of days. This book is, BY FAR, THE worst book I have EVER read. I cannot imagine what Cornwell was thinking when she wrote this crap. I have enjoyed her Scarpetta series, but this one was terrible. The plot -- if there even was one -- was convoluted and difficult to follow. The characters -- from the. Isle of Dogs not for Dog Lovers iqhope I just paged through dozens of those folks writing reviews that hated the book. Boy, did they misunderstand what this book is about!Anyone who is a fan of Saturday Night Live can see the biting sarcasm, the intrinisic irony, and the 'bite your tongue, and don't laugh out loud because someone might hear you giggling at something politically incorrect' humor of this
Allison. --Nicholas H. Be aware: this is not your typical Patricia Cornwell novel. Nonetheless, Isle of Dogs is for the most part a funny, diverting read and a refreshing departure for Cornwell. 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. Not only is there no Kay Scarpetta, but Isle of Dogs is a comic romp, a real departure for this author. It does center around a couple of characte