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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
even tho I guessed the twist almost immediately, I will still give 3.5 stars
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
I really love Reichs's writing style. I love the character of Tempe--so different from the show, but both of them are equally interesting. I read these a little out of order, so the relationship drama didn't play that well with me, since I already knew what was going to happen on that front, but the mystery was fully realized and satisfying in conclusion.
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Book 11. It is actually impressive how in a series with so many books Kathy Reichs is able to create new an unique story lines. Devil worship vs Voodoo vs Santeria! Well done, but a slow read.
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed Devil Bones but I doubt it will make a lasting impression. I won't be remembering this story in a months time. Which is the reason for the 4.25 rating.
I really enjoyed the topic of the main case in this book. This book poses a lot of personal problems for Brennan in addition to the case. This makes the book an interesting read all around.
Bones has long been one of my go-to, easy-to-watch procedural TV shows, and I've always been curious about the books that came before it. This is the first one I've read (it was the earliest audiobook available at my local library), and there are a lot of things I liked about it. First off, I really appreciate that, as a forensic anthropologist herself, Reichs knows how to write an intelligent character who also has a personality. It's the biggest problem I have with Bones and other shows about very smart people-- TV writers don't know how to make people look smart without also making them socially inept robots. In the book, as well, Brennan doesn't have every piece of knowledge ever about everything and will defer to other experts, and she doesn't have the ridiculous ego that she does on TV. I also appreciated the science. It seemed accurate without being over-dramatized (again, it helps that Reichs is a scientist, and that it's not for TV), but explained well enough that any reader could understand what was happening. The mystery was intriguing, if a bit preachy at the end and maybe slightly anticlimactic (I was hoping that the politician had done it to drum up votes for himself), and also informative about fringe religions.
Was it the best book ever? No. But I'd happily read more Temperance Brennan books.
Was it the best book ever? No. But I'd happily read more Temperance Brennan books.
I was glad to be reading this electronically, so I had instant Dictionary access via long-press! Kathy Reichs' educated diction (particularly stemming from her in-depth knowledge of anthropology and its associated terminologies) meant this wasn't a junk food read. I enjoyed the story, but it's not fare I'd choose every day. It's for when I want to exercise my brain, not relax it.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No