Autopsy by Patricial Cornwell - Suspense, Mystery and Entertainment
Kay Scarpetta is back! Patricia Cornwell is a master of mystery thrillers. Hence the legendary character created by the author can never go wrong. The minimum guarantee assured by the author has been reinforced through Autopsy.
Intriguing plot
Kay is a forensic pathologist who confronts a gruesome death of an unidentified woman. Though has dealt with the worst cases, this particular one has been unprecedented as she is unable to identify the victim. The further investigation gives her hints of who it is and realizes that her personality is also somehow entangled with the investigation.
As it is with the previous books, the author has the readers to the book right from the beginning with the requisite meter of suspense and mystery. The author has carefully trodden the personal story of Kay Scarpetta in the plot amidst the investigation, which again proves the mettle of the author.
Characters that lead the plot
character portrayal is another point that needs to be pointed out specifically. The characters lead the plot and the craft of the characters is impeccably defined.
Overall the book is an out-and-out entertainer for thriller and murders mystery lovers.
Thats my kind of a book. I like murder mysteries. I agree with your thoughts on characters portrayal. Writers must give equal importance to the characters as they give to their plot.
ReplyDeleteThe book "Autopsy" by Patricia Cornwell , is just the kind of book that excites my interest, having read some of her previous thrillers, I am sure this one should entertain as well.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading Thrillers and this book by Patricia Cornwell seems a perfect pick for me The story line seems quite intriguing too.
ReplyDeleteThough I am not much into reading thriller and mystery theme books reading but plot of this book sounds interesting to me. thanks dear for sharing your honest review. will try to check this out.
ReplyDeleteMurder mysteries are always keep me hooked and this book looks great to grab and read. Thanks for sharing the review.
ReplyDeleteThe title itself is interesting and with the murder mystery, it is surely a book to grab. Reading a murder mystery through the Dr point of view will be new to me.
ReplyDeleteReading murder mystery and that too from Dr point of view will be good read. And from your review I am adding this book title in my TBR.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book. But I am no longer into thrillers or suspense. I stick to romance now. I feel there is already so much happening in my life that I cannot deal with mysteries. But those are into this genre will love the book
ReplyDeleteWow this is one genre that I always love to read. Thank you for this suggestion that I'm adding the book to my TBR sooner. Love the detailed post here
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