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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Another specular Jackaby & Rook adventure! Awesome and humorous dialogues, unbelievable adventure, what more do you want?
Full RTC *maybe*
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Three stars is not a bad thing and sometimes I have to remind myself that it means 'I Liked It.' And I did like this book, I just didn't like it as much as the first. It's fun and interesting and,
But I did find it a little slow in parts, like there should have been maybe a little less excavating and more mystery solving. It was too focused around the digging of the bones, rather than the terrible murders that have taken place there.
Setting
Still 1892, I believe. Set in the town of Gad's Valley, outside of New Fiddleham at a farm where a murder has taken place. I wasn't as intrigued by this setting as I was with New Fiddelham and Jackaby's fantastical house, but it's hard not to be completely charming by 926 Augur Lane. I was actually relieved to go back there at the end of the book. It felt like going home.
Characters
I still love Jackaby, but it felt like we don't see as much of him in this book. He's more distant. There were a lot of different characters involved this time (up to ten in a single scene, so Jackaby felt a little lost to me among all these personalities) But what we do see of him is classic Jackaby; indifferent remarks, clever wit, and strained social skills. He's such an awkward little darling.
Abigail grows as a character, providing knowledge on the dig sight and proving her worth, so to speak. She seems to have more input than Jackaby this time.
Nellie was a strong and funny character, Charlie came out of his shell, and Jenny's character development was (in my opinion) the most fascinating part of this story - not because the story was bad, but because we see a side to her we've not seen before and I'm dying to know how her story continues.
Plot
Dinosaur digs, Abigail's speciality. Like the first book it starts with a murder. The commissioner sends Jackaby and Abigail to Gad's Valley to investigate a suspicious murder similar to one in New Fiddleham, but when they get there, they discover dinosaur bones. Then the digging commences and they discover a lot more than they bargained for.
This one took me a little longer to read than the first book. It slows down around the middle, going in circles a bit and not progressing much until closer to the end when shit gets real. Stick it out, it's a fun ride and +totally worth it.
Writing Style
It has the same fluid, easy style as the first book. Very well written and enjoyable to read, though not as fast paced as the first book.
Final Impression
I liked the book , I enjoyed reading it, and even though I preferred the first one, I'm still going to buy and read the sequel. I'm already too invested in these loveable characters to give up on them now. And by the sounds of the next one, Ghostly Echoes, I'm going to get exactly what I want, answers to all the Jenny questions I have. I love this series, simple as, and it would take a seriously dramatic decline in the writing style to put me off them.
Can't wait to read the third one.
Spoiler
hey, dragons.But I did find it a little slow in parts, like there should have been maybe a little less excavating and more mystery solving. It was too focused around the digging of the bones, rather than the terrible murders that have taken place there.
Setting
Still 1892, I believe. Set in the town of Gad's Valley, outside of New Fiddleham at a farm where a murder has taken place. I wasn't as intrigued by this setting as I was with New Fiddelham and Jackaby's fantastical house, but it's hard not to be completely charming by 926 Augur Lane. I was actually relieved to go back there at the end of the book. It felt like going home.
Characters
I still love Jackaby, but it felt like we don't see as much of him in this book. He's more distant. There were a lot of different characters involved this time (up to ten in a single scene, so Jackaby felt a little lost to me among all these personalities) But what we do see of him is classic Jackaby; indifferent remarks, clever wit, and strained social skills. He's such an awkward little darling.
Abigail grows as a character, providing knowledge on the dig sight and proving her worth, so to speak. She seems to have more input than Jackaby this time.
Nellie was a strong and funny character, Charlie came out of his shell, and Jenny's character development was (in my opinion) the most fascinating part of this story - not because the story was bad, but because we see a side to her we've not seen before and I'm dying to know how her story continues.
Plot
Dinosaur digs, Abigail's speciality. Like the first book it starts with a murder. The commissioner sends Jackaby and Abigail to Gad's Valley to investigate a suspicious murder similar to one in New Fiddleham, but when they get there, they discover dinosaur bones. Then the digging commences and they discover a lot more than they bargained for.
This one took me a little longer to read than the first book. It slows down around the middle, going in circles a bit and not progressing much until closer to the end when shit gets real. Stick it out, it's a fun ride and +totally worth it.
Writing Style
It has the same fluid, easy style as the first book. Very well written and enjoyable to read, though not as fast paced as the first book.
Final Impression
I liked the book , I enjoyed reading it, and even though I preferred the first one, I'm still going to buy and read the sequel. I'm already too invested in these loveable characters to give up on them now. And by the sounds of the next one, Ghostly Echoes, I'm going to get exactly what I want, answers to all the Jenny questions I have. I love this series, simple as, and it would take a seriously dramatic decline in the writing style to put me off them.
Can't wait to read the third one.
I really liked this so much.. maybe a little bit more than the first one.. more things happened and ooooh sh*t is about to get down in the next book I am excited!
Full review: http://teabooksandfun.blogspot.fr/2015/11/beastly-bones-book-review.html
I really enjoyed the first book that I found whimsical and peculiar, because of the characters, but also because it was a reimagined Sherlock Holmes’ novel, with paranormal creatures. The second book went to the same way than Jackaby, which was really enjoyable.
The plot focuses on weird shapeshifters that take the form of the creature they are eating. Then, Jackaby and Abigail Rook are investigating missing fossils and a farmer wife’s death in the countryside, where Charlie now lives. The plot was fun to read about and the resolution was amazing, even if I had figured it out at some point *sighs* However, this plot had a hard time grabbing my attention, it was slower toward the middle but it picked right before the end.
New characters were introduced; a trapper and a journalist. The journalist was a very bold women, I was impressed by her character because she wanted to do everything by herself, even if social rules wanted to stop her. Meeting her had a great impact on Abigail, who aspires to be more like her and have control over her life. We didn’t see a lot of character development for the other characters – mainly because Jackaby is so peculiar – I regretted it a little.
There was more romance than in the previous book, but it was still really light, because Abigail didn’t want to need a man, like Nellie said. She took the relationship in her hands and I really enjoyed that about her, even if I don’t know if it’s realistic for that period.
Jenny’s storyline intrigued me and I’m looking forward to learn more about it in the next book. Moreover, the villain Abigail and Jackaby will have to fight against was introduced – I mean we know he exists – which makes me looking forward to read the next book.
I really enjoyed the first book that I found whimsical and peculiar, because of the characters, but also because it was a reimagined Sherlock Holmes’ novel, with paranormal creatures. The second book went to the same way than Jackaby, which was really enjoyable.
The plot focuses on weird shapeshifters that take the form of the creature they are eating. Then, Jackaby and Abigail Rook are investigating missing fossils and a farmer wife’s death in the countryside, where Charlie now lives. The plot was fun to read about and the resolution was amazing, even if I had figured it out at some point *sighs* However, this plot had a hard time grabbing my attention, it was slower toward the middle but it picked right before the end.
New characters were introduced; a trapper and a journalist. The journalist was a very bold women, I was impressed by her character because she wanted to do everything by herself, even if social rules wanted to stop her. Meeting her had a great impact on Abigail, who aspires to be more like her and have control over her life. We didn’t see a lot of character development for the other characters – mainly because Jackaby is so peculiar – I regretted it a little.
There was more romance than in the previous book, but it was still really light, because Abigail didn’t want to need a man, like Nellie said. She took the relationship in her hands and I really enjoyed that about her, even if I don’t know if it’s realistic for that period.
Jenny’s storyline intrigued me and I’m looking forward to learn more about it in the next book. Moreover, the villain Abigail and Jackaby will have to fight against was introduced – I mean we know he exists – which makes me looking forward to read the next book.
Review in Italian: https://lalibreriadij.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/beastly-bones/
How can I wait for the next book? I need to know everything now! I have guesses and I want to know it I am right! I love Jackaby and Abigail (not as a couple though)! I want the next book now!
How can I wait for the next book? I need to know everything now! I have guesses and I want to know it I am right! I love Jackaby and Abigail (not as a couple though)! I want the next book now!
This was by no means a mystery masterpiece but it was so much fun to read. Jackaby is literally a teenage sherlock holmes with a dash of Doctor Who. The side characters are just as enjoyable and the hijinks that happen are just as entertaining. The middle gets a little slow and the reveal was pretty predictable but if you are looking for a quick, fun read this is for you!