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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
This was my first dabble into the works of Kathy Reichs but now I can see her quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. This novel, in every sense of the word, was a true page turner. I found myself continually promising myself “just one more chapter”, for I just had to know what happened next.
I’ve already picked up another Temperance Brennan novel and will be diving straight into that for sure.
I’ve already picked up another Temperance Brennan novel and will be diving straight into that for sure.
This was my first Temperance Brennan book. It was very cleverly plotted, and I enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I’ll be in any rush to read another. I felt it could have done with some serious editing – I kept finding myself reading a paragraph and suddenly wondering “was that really needed?” “what did that add?” Other reviewers said they thought it would have been better if they had read other books in the series, but I thought it worked very well as a standalone. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.
I thank Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK for gifting me this book to review. All opinions are my own.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a fantastic new novel featuring her popular character forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who must use all her tradecraft to discover the identity of a faceless corpse, its connection to a decade-old missing child case, and why the dead man had her cell phone number.
For me this was a struggle, I couldn't get into it at all. Whether that was because of the story itself or because it's part of a series.. I think the latter. I'm one of those people who like to read a series in order so I know what is going on before but ive heard you can read the Brennan series as standalones. Unfortunately not me.
I found in places it dragged and there wasn't always enough explanation but that could be down to the fact it is part of a series and maybe the reader is meant to be clued up with the storyline already. Some parts did pick up when Tempe had to go rogue to uncover the answers as her new boss holds a grudge and is doing anything to keep her off the case.
I've watched the programme but never read the books and maybe I will add the series to my TBR but I'll definitely start at the beginning.
Merged review:
I thank Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK for gifting me this book to review. All opinions are my own.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a fantastic new novel featuring her popular character forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who must use all her tradecraft to discover the identity of a faceless corpse, its connection to a decade-old missing child case, and why the dead man had her cell phone number.
For me this was a struggle, I couldn't get into it at all. Whether that was because of the story itself or because it's part of a series.. I think the latter. I'm one of those people who like to read a series in order so I know what is going on before but ive heard you can read the Brennan series as standalones. Unfortunately not me.
I found in places it dragged and there wasn't always enough explanation but that could be down to the fact it is part of a series and maybe the reader is meant to be clued up with the storyline already. Some parts did pick up when Tempe had to go rogue to uncover the answers as her new boss holds a grudge and is doing anything to keep her off the case.
I've watched the programme but never read the books and maybe I will add the series to my TBR but I'll definitely start at the beginning.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a fantastic new novel featuring her popular character forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who must use all her tradecraft to discover the identity of a faceless corpse, its connection to a decade-old missing child case, and why the dead man had her cell phone number.
For me this was a struggle, I couldn't get into it at all. Whether that was because of the story itself or because it's part of a series.. I think the latter. I'm one of those people who like to read a series in order so I know what is going on before but ive heard you can read the Brennan series as standalones. Unfortunately not me.
I found in places it dragged and there wasn't always enough explanation but that could be down to the fact it is part of a series and maybe the reader is meant to be clued up with the storyline already. Some parts did pick up when Tempe had to go rogue to uncover the answers as her new boss holds a grudge and is doing anything to keep her off the case.
I've watched the programme but never read the books and maybe I will add the series to my TBR but I'll definitely start at the beginning.
Merged review:
I thank Netgalley and Simon and Schuster UK for gifting me this book to review. All opinions are my own.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a fantastic new novel featuring her popular character forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, who must use all her tradecraft to discover the identity of a faceless corpse, its connection to a decade-old missing child case, and why the dead man had her cell phone number.
For me this was a struggle, I couldn't get into it at all. Whether that was because of the story itself or because it's part of a series.. I think the latter. I'm one of those people who like to read a series in order so I know what is going on before but ive heard you can read the Brennan series as standalones. Unfortunately not me.
I found in places it dragged and there wasn't always enough explanation but that could be down to the fact it is part of a series and maybe the reader is meant to be clued up with the storyline already. Some parts did pick up when Tempe had to go rogue to uncover the answers as her new boss holds a grudge and is doing anything to keep her off the case.
I've watched the programme but never read the books and maybe I will add the series to my TBR but I'll definitely start at the beginning.
Having been a huge fan of the series Bones, I have dipped in and out of the Temperance Brennan series and I always enjoy the books when I do.
Things are not going well for Tempe, as she has previously clashed with her new boss who is now trying to keep her away from the department. Trying to solve a crime without the comfort and familiarity of her department means Temperance has a whole new set of challenges.
Another great addition to the series, which I continue to enjoy and plan on going back to read all of some day soon!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
Things are not going well for Tempe, as she has previously clashed with her new boss who is now trying to keep her away from the department. Trying to solve a crime without the comfort and familiarity of her department means Temperance has a whole new set of challenges.
Another great addition to the series, which I continue to enjoy and plan on going back to read all of some day soon!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.
I read this for my 2020 Reading Challenge and the prompt was a book about a woman in STEM. I had to Google what that meant when I saw that it meant I immediately thought of temperance brennan. I have loved this series since I started reading it back in college. This book did not let me down. Part of the book was actually set the county where I reside.
Sad to say, this is the last Reichs book I'll be reading. I was hoping for an improvement on the last one and it hasn't happened. I dont know if it's just me, but her writing style seems to have changed over the last 2 books and I don't enjoy it at all. Also, Tempe has become a bit of a b***h! Such a shame for what used to be a great series.
I won “A Conspiracy of Bones” via the Goodreads Giveaway. I had never heard of Kathy Reichs or her famed character, Temperance Brennan, before picking up this book. I was nervous that since I hadn’t read the other 18 books prior to this one that I would be lost. Fortunately that was not the case!
At first I didn’t think I would like the book as it started off slow, I even put it down and read a different book. But once I got back into it, I was sucked in and couldn’t put it down. I was literally reading this book at stop lights on the way to work and when my code was building. Any spare time and I was getting in another chapter here and there. I had to know what Dr. Brennan and Slidell were tracking down next and who the culprit was.
It was only after finishing that I found out that Reichs was in “Bones” and is an forensic anthropologist in real life! And a fantastic one at that. While reading, I had little doubts that what Dr. Brennan explained during her work was accurate and finding out Reichs is in the industry only confirmed that. I also found it cool how Reichs puts together her books with little pieces of real life instances here and there. Solis author.
I will definitely be dabbling in the rest of this series.
At first I didn’t think I would like the book as it started off slow, I even put it down and read a different book. But once I got back into it, I was sucked in and couldn’t put it down. I was literally reading this book at stop lights on the way to work and when my code was building. Any spare time and I was getting in another chapter here and there. I had to know what Dr. Brennan and Slidell were tracking down next and who the culprit was.
It was only after finishing that I found out that Reichs was in “Bones” and is an forensic anthropologist in real life! And a fantastic one at that. While reading, I had little doubts that what Dr. Brennan explained during her work was accurate and finding out Reichs is in the industry only confirmed that. I also found it cool how Reichs puts together her books with little pieces of real life instances here and there. Solis author.
I will definitely be dabbling in the rest of this series.
This particular addition to the Temperance Brennan series didn't do much for me. Unlike previous installments, the mystery was slow and unengaging and I often found my mind wandering. Kathy Reichs explains in the afterword that she, like her titular character, was diagnosed with a brain aneurism that is a ticking time bomb, which is why there was a five year gap between the previous book in the series and this one. So my guess is that Reichs is rusty, understandably, and her next book will be a return to form.
I will absolutely be picking up The Bone Code when it is released in July.
3 stars
I will absolutely be picking up The Bone Code when it is released in July.
3 stars
First of all, I loved seeing Brennan with migraines! As someone with Daily Chronic Migraines, it was awesome to see that as a major part of the book. I loved how it did not stop her from working hard and living life when she could. This book was interesting in the plot, characters and result. I was interested but I found my mind wondering and the mystery was too convoluted for my liking. I would recommend picking up this book if you are interested in the synopsis. It was just a bit too much for me in regards to the end result.
I received a copy via Netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy via Netgalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes