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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
tense
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:
No
Story was ok; I was curious to find out what happened, but it isn't my favourite book of the series.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not a bad mystery...nothing spectacular, but still enjoyable. I appreciated that this one had a lot less gory forensic descriptors than some of the others. I understand that thee forensics have a huge bearing on the case, but I'm much more interested in mystery Han maggots.
3.5 stars
I have read all books in this series, and I usually enjoy learning more about forensic anthropology and the scientific process behind identifying those who have passed. Some of the jargon Tempe uses has become more and more familiar to me and is helpful in other novels I read sometimes too. Tempe's personal life is also part of the attraction of this series - the back and forth with Ryan, her relationship with her ex-husband, etc etc. This book really only provided the former. Although there could be a new person of interest in her personal life: Galimore. We'll see how he fits in and if he even returns.
Not sure what I really expected with this one. This series has become formulaic, but that's okay. It's not that tired yet. I do wonder why Tempe always gets in the middle of these investigations. She isn't a police officer, and FBI agent, or any officer of the law in Canada either. Showing an interest in the resolution of her dead patients' identities and killers is understandable, but Tempe almost getting killed at the end of all these books is wearing a little thin.
Last thing I'm going to say: what was the deal with her ex-husband and his fiancee? I understand some comic relief, but seriously. However, I did love those little quips Tempe had. For the life of me I can't remember one right now, but most of the time I giggled when she used the word 'ass'. Or whenever she swore, really. I'll admit it: I'm kind of a fan of the cursing. :o)
Narration: Linda Emond is spot on. I enjoy her voice, and she's become Tempe for me. Nothing more to say on that. I just like her.
I have read all books in this series, and I usually enjoy learning more about forensic anthropology and the scientific process behind identifying those who have passed. Some of the jargon Tempe uses has become more and more familiar to me and is helpful in other novels I read sometimes too. Tempe's personal life is also part of the attraction of this series - the back and forth with Ryan, her relationship with her ex-husband, etc etc. This book really only provided the former. Although there could be a new person of interest in her personal life: Galimore. We'll see how he fits in and if he even returns.
Not sure what I really expected with this one. This series has become formulaic, but that's okay. It's not that tired yet. I do wonder why Tempe always gets in the middle of these investigations. She isn't a police officer, and FBI agent, or any officer of the law in Canada either. Showing an interest in the resolution of her dead patients' identities and killers is understandable, but Tempe almost getting killed at the end of all these books is wearing a little thin.
Last thing I'm going to say: what was the deal with her ex-husband and his fiancee? I understand some comic relief, but seriously. However, I did love those little quips Tempe had. For the life of me I can't remember one right now, but most of the time I giggled when she used the word 'ass'. Or whenever she swore, really. I'll admit it: I'm kind of a fan of the cursing. :o)
Narration: Linda Emond is spot on. I enjoy her voice, and she's become Tempe for me. Nothing more to say on that. I just like her.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The primary mystery is fun and engaging, but the series is definitely getting repetitive. It would be nice to see even just a little bit of character development amongst the major players, but no, same old drama. And the ending felt seriously paint-by-the-numbers, since it followed exactly the same formula as the past many, many novels in this series.
mysterious
medium-paced
Pretty much read it straight through. Missed Ryan but still it was good stuff. I like it a bit more when she's in Canada.
I'm steadily making my way through all of Kathy Reichs' books. Number 14, Flash and Bones, is the shortest one I've read so far.
Nonetheless, it seemed to follow Kathy's basic pattern. Some seemingly unconnected murders take place, Tempe bumps her head with a few people, Tempe is threatened, Tempe figures it out.
While repeating the basic format for a book may seem a bit boring, I have come to expect it from her books, and I actually quite love the predictability.
I wasn't a fan of the setting. Race cars just don't interest me. I usually finish a book for one of two reasons - the plot or the character. For Flash and Bones, I definitely kept reading because of Tempe, not because I felt compelled to find out whodunnit.
I did miss the host of other characters though! I felt we barely knew anything about Ryan, and I definitely missed Katy hanging out with Tempe.
One thing I did enjoy was the fact that the book is about 200 pages less than her usual books. As much ad I love learning about forensic science while enjoying a good book, sometimes I feel like the Bones books read more like a textbook than a story, and a lot of events that take place are unnecessary and just drag the book out. This one, however, was over before it began.
If this was the first book of the series I picked up, I wouldn't be much inclined to finish the rest. So if you're looking for your first Bones book, I'd say give this one a skip. Maybe come back to it once you've read a few. As always with Kathy Reichs, I got what I expected, no more, no less.
Nonetheless, it seemed to follow Kathy's basic pattern. Some seemingly unconnected murders take place, Tempe bumps her head with a few people, Tempe is threatened, Tempe figures it out.
While repeating the basic format for a book may seem a bit boring, I have come to expect it from her books, and I actually quite love the predictability.
I wasn't a fan of the setting. Race cars just don't interest me. I usually finish a book for one of two reasons - the plot or the character. For Flash and Bones, I definitely kept reading because of Tempe, not because I felt compelled to find out whodunnit.
I did miss the host of other characters though! I felt we barely knew anything about Ryan, and I definitely missed Katy hanging out with Tempe.
One thing I did enjoy was the fact that the book is about 200 pages less than her usual books. As much ad I love learning about forensic science while enjoying a good book, sometimes I feel like the Bones books read more like a textbook than a story, and a lot of events that take place are unnecessary and just drag the book out. This one, however, was over before it began.
If this was the first book of the series I picked up, I wouldn't be much inclined to finish the rest. So if you're looking for your first Bones book, I'd say give this one a skip. Maybe come back to it once you've read a few. As always with Kathy Reichs, I got what I expected, no more, no less.