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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
This book was borrowed from Taunton library in Somerset, England during Lockdown2020. I had been watching Bones on dvd (up to series 9 when I read this novel). This was the first time I read a Kathy Reichs novel from her Temperance Brennan series.
I was disappointed that it was not like the television series but I continued reading it rather than put it aside as a DNF (did not finish). I liked the relationship between Tempe and Skinny, although I could not get to grips with her relationship with her beau Andrew Ryan. I kept picturing Booth instead!
The narrative was great, how Kathy builds scenes with words that allow your imagination to run with was awesome, and I enjoyed the story being told in the first person. However, the story line was thready at times and Brennan was not really behaving like a scientist, she was rather more like a police detective, which brought the whole thing down for me.
3 1/2 stars.
I was disappointed that it was not like the television series but I continued reading it rather than put it aside as a DNF (did not finish). I liked the relationship between Tempe and Skinny, although I could not get to grips with her relationship with her beau Andrew Ryan. I kept picturing Booth instead!
The narrative was great, how Kathy builds scenes with words that allow your imagination to run with was awesome, and I enjoyed the story being told in the first person. However, the story line was thready at times and Brennan was not really behaving like a scientist, she was rather more like a police detective, which brought the whole thing down for me.
3 1/2 stars.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The 19th instalment of Tempe Brennan's story is a page-turner. After a year's absence from writing due to health issues, Kathy Reichs has released a winner. Tempe Brennan's health story mirrors the author's struggle with a brain aneurysm and migraines, which lends real authenticity to the story.
Tempe Brennan has been frozen out of the latest forensic case by her evil new boss. However, an unknown person has been texting her inside info on the case, and her contacts within the medical examiner's office and Charlotte police department have been helping her with her rogue investigation. This mystery does not disappoint! As usual, Reichs has woven an intricate and complex mystery, filled with the latest forensic science tools to help her along the way. Her health struggles present an added layer of challenge. Is her aneurysm causing her to hallucinate? Tempe has never had to question her own senses like this before.
Reichs is a master at her craft. I have read the majority of her Tempe Brennan books and I would say that this is among the best of the series.
Tempe Brennan has been frozen out of the latest forensic case by her evil new boss. However, an unknown person has been texting her inside info on the case, and her contacts within the medical examiner's office and Charlotte police department have been helping her with her rogue investigation. This mystery does not disappoint! As usual, Reichs has woven an intricate and complex mystery, filled with the latest forensic science tools to help her along the way. Her health struggles present an added layer of challenge. Is her aneurysm causing her to hallucinate? Tempe has never had to question her own senses like this before.
Reichs is a master at her craft. I have read the majority of her Tempe Brennan books and I would say that this is among the best of the series.
(fr) J'aimerais juste prévenir de quelque chose -> TW animal death. Chapitre 32, autour de la page 289, quand Tempe parle à Yuriev, il est fait mention de la mort d'un animal, c'est plutôt graphique. J'ai eu le plus grand mal à m'ôter cette image de la tête.
(en) I'd just would like to warn about something -> TW animal death.
Chapter 32, around page 289, when Tempe is talking to Yuriev, the death of an animal is mentioned, it's quite graphic. I had the hardest time getting that image out of my head.
(en) I'd just would like to warn about something -> TW animal death.
Chapter 32, around page 289, when Tempe is talking to Yuriev, the death of an animal is mentioned, it's quite graphic. I had the hardest time getting that image out of my head.
I very much enjoy this series! I will say was little disappointed in how little Ryan played a role but Brennan and Slidell are a solid team doing what they do best.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reeling from neurosurgery for a discovered brain aneurysm, her mothers cancer diagnosis and the decision to finally co-habitate with long time beau Andrew Ryan, everyones favourite forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is back.
In this 19th edition of the series Tempe is shut out of a case that comes into the Charlotte lab by new chief medical examiner Dr. Margo Heavner also nick named Dr Morgue. But as usual that doesn't stop the tenacious Dr Brennan from forging on trying to solve the case herself. With the help of recently retired detective Skinny Slidell and some computer tips from her mother, Tempe begins to slowly unravel the mystery surrounding the man in the trench coat stalking outside her apartment. And how he's connected to several missing children, underground bunkers and the lurid world if internet child pornography. Forced to fall back on good old hard work as she doubts all of her conclusions and instincts while dealing with headaches and hallucinations repercussive of her aneurysm, we get to see a softer more conflicted side of the good doctor.
While I found the novel to start a bit slow and had to dig deep to remember some of the past events referenced in the beginning of the book due to the lapse of time between novels, Reichs still managed to engage me in the story and make me remember why she has always been one of my favorite authors. It was also nice to finally see Dr Brennan finally stop waffling over her relationship with Ryan and make a commitment.
In this 19th edition of the series Tempe is shut out of a case that comes into the Charlotte lab by new chief medical examiner Dr. Margo Heavner also nick named Dr Morgue. But as usual that doesn't stop the tenacious Dr Brennan from forging on trying to solve the case herself. With the help of recently retired detective Skinny Slidell and some computer tips from her mother, Tempe begins to slowly unravel the mystery surrounding the man in the trench coat stalking outside her apartment. And how he's connected to several missing children, underground bunkers and the lurid world if internet child pornography. Forced to fall back on good old hard work as she doubts all of her conclusions and instincts while dealing with headaches and hallucinations repercussive of her aneurysm, we get to see a softer more conflicted side of the good doctor.
While I found the novel to start a bit slow and had to dig deep to remember some of the past events referenced in the beginning of the book due to the lapse of time between novels, Reichs still managed to engage me in the story and make me remember why she has always been one of my favorite authors. It was also nice to finally see Dr Brennan finally stop waffling over her relationship with Ryan and make a commitment.
Very solid Reichs, like usual. The plot is interesting and the twists are keeping it engaging. Like a true Tempe story, we learn a lot of things along the way. I also think the subject matter is very accurate, with the rise of conspiracy theories and the increasing place theorists are taking on the public place. I flew through it, wanting to know what happened to the faceless man. Brennan is a bit untamable or careless with her health concerns and her lifestyle and it got a bit under my skin, but she states it herself and acknowledges it within the narration. I just felt like she did not give a s**t, but it's neither good or bad, just an observation. The only downside for me is that I thought there were too many acronyms within the writing. I would definitely recommend to anyone with an interest in medico-legal crime fiction!
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Kathy Reichs, and Simon & Schuster for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
After a long wait, Kathy Reichs is back from her hiatus with a new and exciting novel in the Temperance Brennan series. Fans will be happy to have the forensic anthropologist back, whose grit and gumption are even more heightened. After suffering a brain aneurysm that required surgical intervention, Temperance is on the mend and trying to find her feet. She is still contracted to work both in Montreal and Charlotte, but has not been working much. At home in Charlotte, Temperance has horrible dreams and witnesses a mysterious man along her property, but there is no one there when she makes her way outside. A week later, an odd text message arrives, with photos of a body, without head or limbs. Trying to get herself on the case, her new boss shuns her and demands that she stay away. They have a history, one in which Temperance has no doubt has led her her being ostracized. Deciding to do a little rogue work, Temperance works alongside an old colleague and discovers some odd pieces of evidence, including cryptic writing on some paper that includes her phone number. The case takes an odd twist as Temperance seeks to find out who the body was in those text photos, and where the body might have been found. Working as best she can, Temperance finds herself delving down into the dark web to find answers that may help. Her explorations lead to many conspiracy theories, as well as a few twists that could tie into a few missing children from years ago. Armed with her determination and pieces of the puzzle slowing coming together, Temperance uses her deductive reasoning to determine that there are some bad people on the loose, seeking to silence her before the aneurysm can do the same. A great new thriller in this captivating series, sure to impress readers as they find themselves in the middle of this intense novel. Recommended to those who love Reichs’ forensic anthropology stories, as well as the reader who wants something a little more mentally challenging in their mysteries.
I have been following Kathy Reichs through the Temperance Brennan series since the debut novel. While the books differ greatly from their television show spin-off, Reichs is able to present forensic anthropology in such a way that it is both entertaining and informative. As Reichs as readily admitted, she sometimes mirrors Brennan in her own experiences, which left me to wonder if the recent aneurysm development for the protagonist might explain why the delayed release of this book by two years might also be related to a similar medical issue. Brennan works through this medical hurdle effectively, showing off her rebellious side with increased intensity. Still sharp when it comes to solving mysteries, Brennan uses what tools she can to make sense of the situation before her. With little mention of others, save some minor updates for other familial characters, the focus is on Brennan and some of her stumbling blocks. Others help to complement her desire to overcome limitations, while also show that no brain aneurysm can stop her. In a story that sees Brennan working from the outside of the goldfish bowl, the reader is able to see how her field work and reliance on others help uncover one of the more disturbing cases of her career. I hope that there are other stories in the Temperance Brennan series before tying things off, as I have come to really enjoy all she has done and overcome in the years, especially when she makes her way to Canada!
Kudos, Madam Reichs, for a great return. I can only hope that you have some ideas to keep your fans from going stir-crazy.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
After a long wait, Kathy Reichs is back from her hiatus with a new and exciting novel in the Temperance Brennan series. Fans will be happy to have the forensic anthropologist back, whose grit and gumption are even more heightened. After suffering a brain aneurysm that required surgical intervention, Temperance is on the mend and trying to find her feet. She is still contracted to work both in Montreal and Charlotte, but has not been working much. At home in Charlotte, Temperance has horrible dreams and witnesses a mysterious man along her property, but there is no one there when she makes her way outside. A week later, an odd text message arrives, with photos of a body, without head or limbs. Trying to get herself on the case, her new boss shuns her and demands that she stay away. They have a history, one in which Temperance has no doubt has led her her being ostracized. Deciding to do a little rogue work, Temperance works alongside an old colleague and discovers some odd pieces of evidence, including cryptic writing on some paper that includes her phone number. The case takes an odd twist as Temperance seeks to find out who the body was in those text photos, and where the body might have been found. Working as best she can, Temperance finds herself delving down into the dark web to find answers that may help. Her explorations lead to many conspiracy theories, as well as a few twists that could tie into a few missing children from years ago. Armed with her determination and pieces of the puzzle slowing coming together, Temperance uses her deductive reasoning to determine that there are some bad people on the loose, seeking to silence her before the aneurysm can do the same. A great new thriller in this captivating series, sure to impress readers as they find themselves in the middle of this intense novel. Recommended to those who love Reichs’ forensic anthropology stories, as well as the reader who wants something a little more mentally challenging in their mysteries.
I have been following Kathy Reichs through the Temperance Brennan series since the debut novel. While the books differ greatly from their television show spin-off, Reichs is able to present forensic anthropology in such a way that it is both entertaining and informative. As Reichs as readily admitted, she sometimes mirrors Brennan in her own experiences, which left me to wonder if the recent aneurysm development for the protagonist might explain why the delayed release of this book by two years might also be related to a similar medical issue. Brennan works through this medical hurdle effectively, showing off her rebellious side with increased intensity. Still sharp when it comes to solving mysteries, Brennan uses what tools she can to make sense of the situation before her. With little mention of others, save some minor updates for other familial characters, the focus is on Brennan and some of her stumbling blocks. Others help to complement her desire to overcome limitations, while also show that no brain aneurysm can stop her. In a story that sees Brennan working from the outside of the goldfish bowl, the reader is able to see how her field work and reliance on others help uncover one of the more disturbing cases of her career. I hope that there are other stories in the Temperance Brennan series before tying things off, as I have come to really enjoy all she has done and overcome in the years, especially when she makes her way to Canada!
Kudos, Madam Reichs, for a great return. I can only hope that you have some ideas to keep your fans from going stir-crazy.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons