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Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs

ticianeaneane's review

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

kathydavie's review

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4.0

It amazes me how Reichs always manages to get Ryan involved in Tempe's cases no matter where in the world she is...

lizzycatslibrary's review

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3.0

I always like the Bones books and this one was pretty good. I was a little disappointed in the ending as it felt rushed and left me questioning where exactly we went on this journey. I would also appreciate more Ryan/Tempe time, because that is always good. I will keep reading!

ki_cher_07's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

4.0

scotia_mullin's review

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

bobbeym's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny informative tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

applegnreads's review

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3.0

Irritating author. She writes her books like she's writing for tv. They are two different genres.

queeenaleex's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

book_concierge's review

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3.0

Audio book performed by Barbara Rosenblat

Reichs writes a good suspense/thriller. Book six in the series starring forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance (Tempe) Brennan begins with the remains of an infant found in a wood stove. Before we know it Tempe’s planned beach getaway with Montreal detective Andrew Ryan is on hold while she investigates a plane crash and a bag of remains found in a park.

I enjoy these books for the forensic anthropology and quick pace. I’m irritated by Tempe’s continued “helplessness” – the woman never gets herself out of a jam, but is always rescued by the convenient arrival of a strong man. This particular book also got a little preachy on environmental / endangered species issues. I read mysteries / thrillers for entertainment; I don’t need to be preached to when reading them.

Barbara Rosenblat does a decent job of performing the audio book. She has a good pace and enough voice over talent to differentiate the many characters.

cassie5489's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0