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ellejaoy's review against another edition
3.0
Let me first point out that I am a long time fan of Kathy Reichs and this series. I eagerly await for each book to come out and in general I normally read it straight away, although with this one, there was plenty of books in the pile beforehand to be read for studying and the likes, that I couldn't avoid.
I was excited to finally have it at the top of my list, but I was disappointed within a few pages, and generally annoyed/angry by the end.
This review definitely deserves a list.
1. What. The. Hell. Is. With. Summer? I know that with a few general favourites gone that there was room for a few more characters to come in but I don't understand the point of her in this other than a side character to fill up space, and the general Temp/Pete thing going on. Is this a hint they are getting back together?
2. The random nephew was pretty damn random and a totally useless and eye-rolling fact.
3. Unlike any other book in this series I guessed who the killer was nearly as soon as they where introduced. I felt like the normal confusion and 'it could be anyone' vibe wasn't there and that it was clear as day to any fan who the killer was. I actually felt anger towards the end that Temperance could be so. damn. stupid.
4. The way it was written didn't sit right with me a the start. It felt like Kathy Reichs had serious writers block and she just forced words onto the page. It didn't flow at all. Short sentences and random facts (too many damn lines dedicated to that stupid cat *grr*) in between lines of prose. Too many rhetorical questions that found me skipping pages with like 20 question marks on them. By the end, the writing was back to its general good quality, but the start felt weak.
5. Maybe a personal thing but there is definitely something old about Tempe getting herself in too deep and getting into deadly situations. Surely Reichs can think of something new and excited.
I generally love the series and although I have certain faults, like the last one, the way it is written and the generally plot lines normally redeem it entirely, but this one, no. I can say I like it but it was nothing special and I have to admit I'm slightly put off. I will read the next novel, but I definitely won't be pre-ordering it like normal.
I was excited to finally have it at the top of my list, but I was disappointed within a few pages, and generally annoyed/angry by the end.
This review definitely deserves a list.
1. What. The. Hell. Is. With. Summer? I know that with a few general favourites gone that there was room for a few more characters to come in but I don't understand the point of her in this other than a side character to fill up space, and the general Temp/Pete thing going on. Is this a hint they are getting back together?
2. The random nephew was pretty damn random and a totally useless and eye-rolling fact.
3. Unlike any other book in this series I guessed who the killer was nearly as soon as they where introduced. I felt like the normal confusion and 'it could be anyone' vibe wasn't there and that it was clear as day to any fan who the killer was. I actually felt anger towards the end that Temperance could be so. damn. stupid.
4. The way it was written didn't sit right with me a the start. It felt like Kathy Reichs had serious writers block and she just forced words onto the page. It didn't flow at all. Short sentences and random facts (too many damn lines dedicated to that stupid cat *grr*) in between lines of prose. Too many rhetorical questions that found me skipping pages with like 20 question marks on them. By the end, the writing was back to its general good quality, but the start felt weak.
5. Maybe a personal thing but there is definitely something old about Tempe getting herself in too deep and getting into deadly situations. Surely Reichs can think of something new and excited.
I generally love the series and although I have certain faults, like the last one, the way it is written and the generally plot lines normally redeem it entirely, but this one, no. I can say I like it but it was nothing special and I have to admit I'm slightly put off. I will read the next novel, but I definitely won't be pre-ordering it like normal.
roseawall's review against another edition
3.0
This was the first Kathy Reichs/Bones book that I read. I found it to be a good easy read even though I figured out who the murderer was before Brennan did. It was a little better than average with the writing and how the plot was presented but it was still good regardless.
adelebritton71's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
danne789's review
2.0
This was really not my favorite in the series. I missed having Ryan in the story first of all. There wasn't a whole lot of forensic anthropology. This was a mediocre who dunnit novel at best. It very much felt like a filler book that needed to get written. I'm still keeping up with the series, but I could have done without this one.
holly_keimig's review
4.0
Although this book took me longer to read than most of her novels, it was an interesting story. Although it felt a little disjointed at times, Reichs weaves right-wing extremists, NASCAR racing, and a cold case together in a story with multiple cliffhangers. Tempe's romance life also takes a few twists and turns. This book also received Evansville, Indiana's One Book One Community selection for 2012. I can't wait to meet Kathy Reichs on November 1st! If you are new to her novels, I might suggest starting with one of the earlier ones so you understand all of the backstory involved, but it is not too complicated to pick up on if this is your first novel by her.
ptothelo's review
4.0
I like this one the most out of the last several Temperance Brennan books. To me the story felt tighter so I didn't ever get impatient with what was happening.
lakecake's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
chelsea_no_el's review
1.0
Not one I would normally pick up, I tried this book because it's part of our "One Book, One Community" program and the author is coming for an appearance later in the year. The last book I remember of this program was The Help, and I've beaten myself up for not getting to hear her speak.
But...I only got 4 chapters into this book before I just had to give up. I very rarely not finish a book. I don't need my hand held when reading, and annoys me to no end when an author does it. So no. Not enough time to waste reading something I don't enjoy.
But...I only got 4 chapters into this book before I just had to give up. I very rarely not finish a book. I don't need my hand held when reading, and annoys me to no end when an author does it. So no. Not enough time to waste reading something I don't enjoy.
marlostar's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0