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girlintheloo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
kaylarage's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting read about forensics and how environmental factors can help make or break convictions in murder cases.
The book is more about the legal side of things and involved much more "outside of the body farm" work than I wanted. I understand how focusing more on the investigative side of things will bring in a wider audience, but this spooky lady wanted more day-to-day talk on what goes I to running the actual farm
The book is more about the legal side of things and involved much more "outside of the body farm" work than I wanted. I understand how focusing more on the investigative side of things will bring in a wider audience, but this spooky lady wanted more day-to-day talk on what goes I to running the actual farm
imkevbo's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
5.0
I have had this book for years and, quite honestly, just afraid to read it because of the subject matter. Having finished the book, it was quite informative. The author approached the development of The Body Farm as it related criminal cases he encountered. If you’re a fan of murder mysteries, I highly recommend the adventure provided in this book!
kitdunsmore's review
4.0
Starting watching the TV series Bones, which made me want to get this book out again. I've already read it before, but it's interesting to read how science can and can't solve murders. And for reasons I can't understand, I'm absolutely fascinated by forensics, although I don't think I could stomach the realities of the job if I tried...
This book is excellent for those with little scientific background. Everything technical is explained clearly in non-scientific terms.
This book is excellent for those with little scientific background. Everything technical is explained clearly in non-scientific terms.
lostsoul's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
This book is a Must-Read for anyone that is interested in True Crime and Forensic Anthropology
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Death
alexandrabree's review
5.0
So I have read this repeatedly, I tried some of the duos fiction, and it's not amazing.
Bill Bass has a distinct and funny way of presenting his life's work that is easy to read, interesting, and makes me wish he could have done a JRE podcast.
In fact, as I write that, that is very much the style of the book, conversational, casual but in depth and informative.
I would take a class or courses just out of interest in these topics. Forensic biology and entomology are very Silence of the Lambs
Bill Bass has a distinct and funny way of presenting his life's work that is easy to read, interesting, and makes me wish he could have done a JRE podcast.
In fact, as I write that, that is very much the style of the book, conversational, casual but in depth and informative.
I would take a class or courses just out of interest in these topics. Forensic biology and entomology are very Silence of the Lambs
ehamlett's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail