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booksforeverandalways_'s review against another edition
3.0
This was my first non-fiction book of the year and is about a subject that I’m really interested in, Forensic Science.
I worked at a Forensic Science company for nearly 2 years processing and analysing DNA samples for criminal cases, it was amazing. There are so many incredible things that can be found out from the small amount of trace evidence left at a crime scene, it could be the difference between someone being prosecuted or acquitted.
This book jumped out at me, especially as the foreword is written by the incredible Forensic Pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes. If you like these kind of books, that’s definitely another one to check out!
Anyway, How to Solve a Murder is narrated by 2 people, Derek and Pauline Tremain, who talk through their life working in pathology and forensic medicine at Guys Hospital in London!
The stories that are discussed are exciting and gripping, with a little bit of humour thrown in as well.
They talk about how they got into the field, the processing of samples for histology, their extensive understanding of drowning and how to detect if it has occurred.
I really enjoyed listening to this book, especially as it intrigued my extremely inquisitive scientific brain!
If you’re like me and obsessed with Silent Witness, then this is a great book for you!
I worked at a Forensic Science company for nearly 2 years processing and analysing DNA samples for criminal cases, it was amazing. There are so many incredible things that can be found out from the small amount of trace evidence left at a crime scene, it could be the difference between someone being prosecuted or acquitted.
This book jumped out at me, especially as the foreword is written by the incredible Forensic Pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes. If you like these kind of books, that’s definitely another one to check out!
Anyway, How to Solve a Murder is narrated by 2 people, Derek and Pauline Tremain, who talk through their life working in pathology and forensic medicine at Guys Hospital in London!
The stories that are discussed are exciting and gripping, with a little bit of humour thrown in as well.
They talk about how they got into the field, the processing of samples for histology, their extensive understanding of drowning and how to detect if it has occurred.
I really enjoyed listening to this book, especially as it intrigued my extremely inquisitive scientific brain!
If you’re like me and obsessed with Silent Witness, then this is a great book for you!
bekksp's review against another edition
2.0
The book itself is interesting and worth a read if you are interested in crime and criminal investigation. However, the writing style just didn't agree with me. But thats personal preference.
georgia_pogson's review against another edition
dark
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
natalier3's review against another edition
2.0
Bemused. Confused.
As a massive true crime fan, this was right up my street! I only downloaded it initially to participate in a NetGalley Shelf app test, but nevertheless I was really looking forward to it.
I assumed it would be about 'how to solve a murder' i.e. take a crime scene, explain the background of the murder victim, the suspect, then go through the forensic evidence found and analyse it all until you have solved the murder. Not unrealistic is it, based on the title?
Well, here comes the confusion.
The book read like an autobiography of the author and his wife, and not a very interesting one at that. The book was full of anecdotes about the staff, participating in drug trials, and other stories. They might as well have called the book 'A Life of a forensic scientist' and not even mention solving murders. There was very little actual substance of solving murders at all, although those small parts were actually very interesting.
The narrator was well suited to telling the story, although whether it was him or the subject matter, I wasn't engaged for a lot of his speeches.
A real shame, it had lots of potential.
As a massive true crime fan, this was right up my street! I only downloaded it initially to participate in a NetGalley Shelf app test, but nevertheless I was really looking forward to it.
I assumed it would be about 'how to solve a murder' i.e. take a crime scene, explain the background of the murder victim, the suspect, then go through the forensic evidence found and analyse it all until you have solved the murder. Not unrealistic is it, based on the title?
Well, here comes the confusion.
The book read like an autobiography of the author and his wife, and not a very interesting one at that. The book was full of anecdotes about the staff, participating in drug trials, and other stories. They might as well have called the book 'A Life of a forensic scientist' and not even mention solving murders. There was very little actual substance of solving murders at all, although those small parts were actually very interesting.
The narrator was well suited to telling the story, although whether it was him or the subject matter, I wasn't engaged for a lot of his speeches.
A real shame, it had lots of potential.
lornahibberd's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0