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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
After reading three lovely works of literature I was more than ready to dive into the latest Temperance Brennan mystery. I really do enjoy this series and have since reading the first book in 1998. I find Kathy Reichs' "bare bones" descriptions of things to suit me well. Flash and Bones was a very quick (a few hours) read, and, as usual, reaching her suspenseful chapter endings sent me directly to the next. Unlike the Temperance Brennan in the television series, the older Tempe in the books is no slouch when it comes to pop culture references. Although she doesn't know much about NASCAR, which plays a rather large part in this book, other characters in-the-know explain it succinctly to her. Not being a NASCAR follower myself I appreciated the abbreviated explanations (education) greatly. She references music, books, movies, and technology by name, which alludes to her awareness of a world outside of her work. I very much enjoy Temperance's internal (often snide) comebacks, and the way she works through questions and case evidence to put the pieces into place. There are some light moments introduced into the story by Tempe's soon-to-be ex-husband's new fiancee. Andrew Ryan and Tempe have only minimal contact via phone and email in this book. However, a rather hunky ex-cop seems to have revved Tempe's engine and caused her heart to go flip-flop. Wonder what's going to happen there. I can't wait to find out!
This was ok. I read Kathy Reich's Bones stores when I just want a trashy novel. But this one didn't draw me in as much as her others have. I didn't hate it, like I hated "Cross Bones". It just wasn't as gripping as usual.
As expected! A fast, fun read. The dialogue is just as overdone as usual, but what it lacks in that, it makes up in suspense and science (though not as much science in this one...).
3.5. Good because it was Bones, didn't care for narrator.
Ehhh... seems like this book was written without a ton of thought. Poor, highly predictable plot, very basic and boring and I swear a good 1/3 of the book was definitions ala Wikipedia.
It was decent and interesting, but there was too much nascar... But pretty good book overall.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
First Kathy Reichs book I've read and I loved it. She kept me guessing right up to the end and I seriously had no clue who did it til it was revealed.
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-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