Good, but not her best (Point of Origin - Patricia Cornwell)

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Product:	Point of Origin - Patricia Cornwell
Date:	31/07/00 (50 review reads)
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Advantages: Good story and characters

Disadvantages: Not much different from her previous novels

I have always loved Patricia Cornwell's writing and her books. She is a sharp woman with great writing skills, and her knowledge of forensic science is certainly part of the reason people come back to read her again and again. This book was extremely depressing, more than frigtening because we've been through these same things with Scarpetta and her niece before. How many times can one person deal with such tragedy and loss in their lives.

At a certain point, this becomes unbelieveable (except for the Kennedy family), and the reader loses interest. Yes, the author is aging her protagonist and life does change, but must it always be so negative? I get the feeling Cornwell wants to be rid of this character, with this book being not up to her usual standards and with the introduction of other characters in books such as "Southern Cross". If this is true then I should think the author would want this character to go out with a good plot behind her.

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