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majic's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
charlotte_helen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Another excellent book in the D.I Kim Stone series. I enjoyed how this story focused more on Stacey, a character whose background hadn’t before been explored and the shared investigation aspect. At times it is a hard read especially with the graphic injury details and vile characters showing how horrible human kind can be, however it is much needed to raise awareness of hate crimes and racism.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Blood, Racism, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Suicide attempt, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Murder, Torture, Violence, Racial slurs, Death, and Homophobia
elymomo's review against another edition
2.0
Senza infamia e senza lode. Scrittura piatta e banale al servizio di un intreccio noioso e con personaggi dimenticabili.
wellingtonestatelibrary's review
5.0
As always, Angela Marsons has written a complex and intriguing mystery. The subject matter was a lot more difficult to read about, just as she indicated that it was extremely difficult to research and write about. I appreciated that Angela pushes her characters into difficult situations in order to grow them. I feel like we got to know the team a lot better in this book. I cannot wait for Book 7!
nannyf's review
5.0
She has done it once again. I know I say this with each book Ms Marsons brings us in this series, but it is still as true now as when I first said it. DI Kim Stone continues to come across as one of my favourite characters in a book series of this kind, each story bringing so much more to the characters I have grown to love.
This book separates Kim from her colleagues as she is forced into working with a team she wouldn't normally be a part of. She has to dig deep within herself and keep her own feelings at bay as much as she can while investigating the discovery of several sets of bones in a field. While she is doing so, members of her own team find themselves straying to a place which could lead them into the line of fire.
The book deals with matters of racial abuse in a very good way. We see things from the view of racist people as well as from those suffering from racism. The author is sympathetic throughout but tells the story in a realistic way.
As the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion Kim discovers that although she is not with her team in person, the fate of one of her close colleagues is very much in her hands.
A brilliant read from someone who is most definitely at the top of my go-to author's. I highly recommend this series, and indeed this book, to anyone who loves a good police procedural book.
Huge thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy.
This book separates Kim from her colleagues as she is forced into working with a team she wouldn't normally be a part of. She has to dig deep within herself and keep her own feelings at bay as much as she can while investigating the discovery of several sets of bones in a field. While she is doing so, members of her own team find themselves straying to a place which could lead them into the line of fire.
The book deals with matters of racial abuse in a very good way. We see things from the view of racist people as well as from those suffering from racism. The author is sympathetic throughout but tells the story in a realistic way.
As the story heads toward its dramatic conclusion Kim discovers that although she is not with her team in person, the fate of one of her close colleagues is very much in her hands.
A brilliant read from someone who is most definitely at the top of my go-to author's. I highly recommend this series, and indeed this book, to anyone who loves a good police procedural book.
Huge thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a copy.
aiko98's review against another edition
5.0
Angela mě opět nezklamala. Další díl, který mě pohltil od první stránky a ke konci zapříčinil pěkně okousané nehty.
V tomto díle je Kim donucena spolupracovat bez svého týmu s člověkem, se kterým se v minulosti nerozešli v dobrém. Konečná pravda o těchto dvou mě ovšem zasáhla do srdíčka. Bryant musí pracovat s Dawsonem, o kterém zjišťuje, že není takový trouba, za jakého ho měl. A Stacey se rozhodla z osobních důvodů přijít na kloub sebevraždě mladého chlapce. Zjistit, co za tou sebevraždou stalo. Sama se díky tomu dostane do pořádného průšvihu. Všichni dělají odděleně na případech, které mají ovšem jedno společné.
Tento díl se zabývá tématem rasismu a obecně nenávistí k člověku, který je jiný. Opravdu v té nejhorší formě. Šílené, jaká zvěrstva jsou schopni spáchat na člověku, ktery se liší zvenku, ale uvnitř je stejný jako ostatní. Chvílemi mi ovšem nedávalo smysl chování Stacey. Ale jsem rada, že jsme se o této nenápadné policistce dozvěděli něco víc. Celkově se mi líbilo, že se díky rozdělení, styl pátrání změnil, než jak tomu bylo doposud v ostatních knihách. Jo a mimochodem.. doktorka A je láska. :D
V tomto díle je Kim donucena spolupracovat bez svého týmu s člověkem, se kterým se v minulosti nerozešli v dobrém. Konečná pravda o těchto dvou mě ovšem zasáhla do srdíčka. Bryant musí pracovat s Dawsonem, o kterém zjišťuje, že není takový trouba, za jakého ho měl. A Stacey se rozhodla z osobních důvodů přijít na kloub sebevraždě mladého chlapce. Zjistit, co za tou sebevraždou stalo. Sama se díky tomu dostane do pořádného průšvihu. Všichni dělají odděleně na případech, které mají ovšem jedno společné.
Tento díl se zabývá tématem rasismu a obecně nenávistí k člověku, který je jiný. Opravdu v té nejhorší formě. Šílené, jaká zvěrstva jsou schopni spáchat na člověku, ktery se liší zvenku, ale uvnitř je stejný jako ostatní. Chvílemi mi ovšem nedávalo smysl chování Stacey. Ale jsem rada, že jsme se o této nenápadné policistce dozvěděli něco víc. Celkově se mi líbilo, že se díky rozdělení, styl pátrání změnil, než jak tomu bylo doposud v ostatních knihách. Jo a mimochodem.. doktorka A je láska. :D
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
Dead Souls
4.5 Stars
When the remains of several bodies are discovered in a field during a routine archaeological dig, D.I. Kim Stone is forced to work alongside her old partner and nemesis, Tom Travis. As the details of the victims' identities and the extent of their suffering are revealed, Kim realizes that human depravity and evil come in all manner of guises.
The theme of this installment is definitely one of the more disturbing and troubling in the series, and that is saying a lot considering some of the cases Kim has investigated. A significant part of this is due to the fact that the circumstances are so terribly realistic and true to life.
As always, it is rather easy to figure out the identity of the culprit and their motivation. Nevertheless, this does not detract from the tension and suspense of the climax and resolution.
The development of Stacey's character is a highlight of the book as readers have learned very little about her up until now. Moreover, it is good to finally learn the source of the animosity between Kim and Travis that was so intriguing at the beginning of the series.
In sum, another gripping book and I look forward to reading the next one soon.
4.5 Stars
When the remains of several bodies are discovered in a field during a routine archaeological dig, D.I. Kim Stone is forced to work alongside her old partner and nemesis, Tom Travis. As the details of the victims' identities and the extent of their suffering are revealed, Kim realizes that human depravity and evil come in all manner of guises.
The theme of this installment is definitely one of the more disturbing and troubling in the series, and that is saying a lot considering some of the cases Kim has investigated. A significant part of this is due to the fact that the circumstances are so terribly realistic and true to life.
As always, it is rather easy to figure out the identity of the culprit and their motivation. Nevertheless, this does not detract from the tension and suspense of the climax and resolution.
The development of Stacey's character is a highlight of the book as readers have learned very little about her up until now. Moreover, it is good to finally learn the source of the animosity between Kim and Travis that was so intriguing at the beginning of the series.
In sum, another gripping book and I look forward to reading the next one soon.