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Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs

never2manybooks's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

mporterf's review against another edition

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3.0

This one didn't hold my attention to well.

tilaumae's review

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3.0

Finished it. Read this before in Dutch, but don't remember a thing. Story was okay, but I found Ryan irritating and I definitely don't like it that there's a relationship between Temperance and Ryan. It's just not right.

krystlocity's review against another edition

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2.0

I've been a fan of Bones for a very long time and so, been interested in these books. I've collected quite a few of them from library book sales as well. This is the first one I've actually read (listened to) though. It's something like the 8th book in the series or something, so I know it's probably not very fair to judge too harshly when I haven't even started in the right spot. But, that aside, I felt like this was written in a much too formulated way-and it was too easy to spot. Every chapter tried to end on a "cliff hanger", etc.
I couldn't find myself being very interested in Temperance, either, because I didn't feel like she was anything different or unique. Like she was just this normal girl who happened to be a good forensic anthropologist. I wanted her to be odd, unique, and special. The same phrases were definitely used too much, too. And I don't enjoy reading about sex scenes all that much, but it's also weird to imply and cut away every time one happens. I guess it all seemed too formulated, and a bit rigid and awkward.

karen_lipkey's review against another edition

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4.0

TOTALLY OBVIOUS that she had just read Dan Brown's excellent novel, "The Da Vinci Code" (and she even mentions the book with out 'naming names' though you know what she's saying). This is not entirely wrong as her book is interesting. It seems like The Da Vinci Code gave her a 'bring it' chin nod and she wrote her version of a response with this book. So far so good.

neferatowen's review against another edition

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4.0

Not as good as some of the others but still enjoyable. Its full of murder and deception but it ends really suddenly. I enjoyed the historical background and archaeological references. It felt very well researched.

saraparets's review against another edition

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4.0

Loved this one. It reminded me of a question that a professor asked me once - if it could be proven through DNA that Jesus did not die on the cross, but lived on a normal life, would you still believe?

mizzan's review against another edition

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1.0

Can't say I enjoyed this book. Was expecting more considering I love the show... Oh well :)

jaco0733's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

maryam_reads_books124's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? No

5.0