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The Last Precinct
- Kay Scarpetta, Book 11
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Series: Scarpetta, Book 11
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
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- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- Lia
- 25-06-2014
ENOUGH OF THE "WEREWOLF" ALREADY
It is with mixed feelings that I write a review of a Patricia Cornwell book and give it less than a stellar rating. Unfortunately, in good conscience, I can't give this more than 3 stars. I even feel I'm being generous with that. The only reason it rates the 3 stars is that I'm giving a star to each of the main characters -- Kay, Lucy and Marino -- for showing up on these pages.
This is the 11th book in the Kay Scarpetta series and, as an avid fan, I wait patiently for the newest arrival (which I have already preordered at Amazon of course). The day it is delivered, I put everything aside and delve right in. So, when I say I'm disappointed, this is truly coming from the heart.
This is an absolute sequel to Black Notice and thus continues the storyline of Jean-Baptiste Chandonne, better known as Le Loup-Garou -- the "werewolf". In order to make this a stand alone book and for the benefit of those readers who haven't read Black Notice, Cornwell repeats everything we've already read in the previous book. This is fine and necessary for those who haven't read Black Notice. For those true fans who have already read this book, these constant reminders become redundant. I didn't like the werewolf storyline in Black Notice so I liked it even less as it continued in The Last Precinct. This book finds Kay recovering from wounds she suffered at the hands of Le Loup Garou, being analyzed to death by her friend and psychoanalyst Anna (150 pages of this), being accused of a crime that she didn't commit and spending the entire book being paranoid as to whom she can really trust. While I enjoy getting to understand Kay's inner psyche a little better, enough was enough after 75 pages of it.
I made the mistake of reading this book one morning while eating breakfast. It didn't make for a great meal to be reading about the werewolf shedding all his fine blonde hairs all over the place while I was eating my bagel. YUK. I, for one, have had enough of Le Loup Garou but, unfortunately, it is evident in the end of this book that this story will be continuing in Cornwell's next book.
I won't give up on my three favorite characters yet but I implore Cornwell to give her true fans a break and get back to the stories that made these books become bestsellers in the first place. By the time I read the last page, I was ready to head for The Last Precinct -- the place Cornwell describes as where you go when there is nowhere else to go -- or my own description -- where you go when you want to get away from this book.
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- Karisa
- 15-02-2005
The last precint
Being a Patricia Cornwell fan, the twists and turns of this book kept me completely attached to my head set. Love the csi research.
7 people found this helpful
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- AndrewLen
- 26-08-2013
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What made the experience of listening to The Last Precinct the most enjoyable?
The story was great and the reader (Lorelie King?) was an absolute perfect choice for reading this novel. She didn't just read it like some narrators, she made a performance out of reading the book and I found myself listening to it in the car on the way to and from work, as well as night time when I went to bed. Truly excellent stuff and I had problems putting it down and not listening to it at every opportunity.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I didn't really have a favorite character. I found all the characters in the book were great.
What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?
The emphasis she put in certain parts of the book made it so much more enjoyable. I'll be looking for books that she narrates as a result in the future.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The twists and turns which resulted in surprises that you didn't see coming.
Any additional comments?
An excellent book - highly recommend. I don't often take the time to write reviews of books but this one moved me so much that thought it earned a review!
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- Nessiebee
- 11-04-2020
Lucy comes alive
during the entire novel the niece of Dr Scapetta finally comes into her own, her obnoxious behaviour and intelligence begins its own journey, I like the 3rd person references in this part of the series, and finally appreciate the downfall of the Dr Scarpetta, this can allow this character to come back strong and interesting again.
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- Trine
- 20-11-2012
Not a "stand alone" story
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
It was well written and I was fairly captivated, but there are so many referals to the previous book in the Scarpetta series that I would definitely recommend reading that first.
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- Axel
- 16-05-2007
just great
this book is a must read (or better listen) ! Can only recommend it. Lots of twists and turns and you can stop listening....
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- Anonymous User
- 02-06-2007
BAD Lnaguage
This book contains a lot of cursing which I think is unneccesary. I expected more from Patricia. Crude language do not sell a book. I will not buy andy of her books again!!
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- Steve
- 17-12-2005
Serial Killers and other nasty men
Fairly well plotted. One is soon drawn deeper into complexities of a mystery and a conspiracy. Good on the details of autopsies, procedures and what certain findings indicate about cause of death.
Some interesting characters; it was particularly interesting to read this book in the light of an interview in the Times recently with Patricia Cornwell as a result of which one can spot many autobiographical strands from her own personal experiences which are woven into the novel and which give her principal character, Scarpetta, real credibility.
Written very much with a woman's voice (which makes sense, of course) I was troubled at one early stage in the book that the world seemed to be divided into good guys (female) and bad guys (male) but this view mellowed a little as I progressed.
A reasonably good read for this kind of book.
Very well read by Lorelie King who gives each character its own voice and reflects the moods of each.
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- Roger
- 16-02-2009
Patricia Cornwell
A very good Patricia Cornwell. I have read lots but this one is good, they are probably best read in order to make some sense of the history in them.
This book has a very interesting twist in that it supposedly starts from the end. I liked this style and it worked well.
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- Soozij
- 23-06-2019
Lorelei King is a perfect fit for Kay Scarpetta books
This is the 1st Lorelei King I've heard, she is a perfect fit for the Kay Scarpetta books! Clear and distinct voices for each character making it easy and a pleasure to follow. Although this is a long book, it doesn't drag in any way, the story is kept flowing and thankfully Lucy has finally stopped acting like a spoilt brat.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-06-2021
Absolutely Brilliant
Lorelei King is a great narrator, I couldn’t put this book down, the best so far.
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- Dr. John Grierson
- 18-09-2020
Padded and overwritten
Not up to Cornwell standard. As full of padding as an overstuffed sofa. The narrator did a reasonable job but mangled French references in several places.
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- Loui
- 14-09-2020
disappointed
I've tried very hard to get into this book but it's way too strung out.
lots of extended visits back to her childhood, very indepth technical forensic talk that detracts you from the story.
the narrator does a great job and it's only through her skills I kept trying but even her great talent could not hold my attention.
I got halfway through to try to give the author a chance as she is supposed to be very skilled but sadly it's a huge NO from me and I've given it back. Sadly I wont be getting any more of her books
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- Gordon T.
- 17-07-2020
Usual mix of Home Economics and Forensics
Highlight was the guest appearance by The Mooner. Improves after the first few chapters, but it would be hard not to.
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- Lavendar
- 21-06-2018
Brilliant!
This was fantastic to listen to, took some time out from the Internet, and relaxed to this story. Such a well written novel, and brilliantly read,
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- Lara
- 06-05-2017
really good story
all of thses books are enjoyable griping and thrilling
if it was a book you couldnt putit down
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- Debbie
- 06-10-2016
Big troubles ahead for Kay
Having survived the attack of la Loupe (Jean-Baptiste Chandonne) Kay is struggling when she discovers that Jamie Berger, a prominent New York district attorney is here to investigate her as she is being indicted and under suspicion for the murder of Diane Bray.
Kay turns to her niece Lucy's business The Last Precinct. This is the last port of call when you are dealing with a corrupt system.
On her own and deep in thought Kay is torn between defending her honour or hiding and licking her wounds. Kay starts to see links between the murders linking back to the death of Benton.
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