The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I started the Scarpetta series with Cause of Death in which I felt the main character was a bit more likeable than in the earlier novels. I found Dr. Scarpetta still star struck by her title and position in a male dominated profession. However, I enjoyed reading how she handles the little mocks and jokes by her male counterparts.
I actually finished the second half of this book in one sitting, because I just had to know if my suspicion of “who-dunnit” was right. For one, who has read a few detective stories thus far finding the killer will not be difficult. There were a couple of details and tangents to the story that I would have liked to see explained, but those were not a major issue, just personal preference.
Overall, I always enjoy reading the novels in this series, The Body Farm included. Due to the intricate explanation of medical terminology, forensic pathology and subject matter (e.g. murder victims and means of death) I find it necessary to be in the mood for a Scarpetta novel for a genuine appreciation of this genre. Otherwise you might leave it unfinished for more than a year like I did.
