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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
So between that, Dave needing to work tonight, Vonnie having jaw issues and my recovery, we're going to postpone a week. The universe is being subtle in having 60% of our group have something making this week difficult.
I received a copy of this book in enchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book in enchange for an honest review.
Though still not quite the quality of early Temperance Brennan novels, this is definitely one of the better ones in recent years. I felt the book lagged a bit in the middle, it definitely picked back up without having a crazy, unbelievable ending. I really felt like Tempe was much more human in this novel than in some others and i really enjoyed it.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was borrowed from Taunton library in Somerset, England during Lockdown2020. I had been watching Bones on dvd (up to series 9 when I read this novel). This was the first time I read a Kathy Reichs novel from her Temperance Brennan series.
I was disappointed that it was not like the television series but I continued reading it rather than put it aside as a DNF (did not finish). I liked the relationship between Tempe and Skinny, although I could not get to grips with her relationship with her beau Andrew Ryan. I kept picturing Booth instead!
The narrative was great, how Kathy builds scenes with words that allow your imagination to run with was awesome, and I enjoyed the story being told in the first person. However, the story line was thready at times and Brennan was not really behaving like a scientist, she was rather more like a police detective, which brought the whole thing down for me.
3 1/2 stars.
I was disappointed that it was not like the television series but I continued reading it rather than put it aside as a DNF (did not finish). I liked the relationship between Tempe and Skinny, although I could not get to grips with her relationship with her beau Andrew Ryan. I kept picturing Booth instead!
The narrative was great, how Kathy builds scenes with words that allow your imagination to run with was awesome, and I enjoyed the story being told in the first person. However, the story line was thready at times and Brennan was not really behaving like a scientist, she was rather more like a police detective, which brought the whole thing down for me.
3 1/2 stars.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The 19th instalment of Tempe Brennan's story is a page-turner. After a year's absence from writing due to health issues, Kathy Reichs has released a winner. Tempe Brennan's health story mirrors the author's struggle with a brain aneurysm and migraines, which lends real authenticity to the story.
Tempe Brennan has been frozen out of the latest forensic case by her evil new boss. However, an unknown person has been texting her inside info on the case, and her contacts within the medical examiner's office and Charlotte police department have been helping her with her rogue investigation. This mystery does not disappoint! As usual, Reichs has woven an intricate and complex mystery, filled with the latest forensic science tools to help her along the way. Her health struggles present an added layer of challenge. Is her aneurysm causing her to hallucinate? Tempe has never had to question her own senses like this before.
Reichs is a master at her craft. I have read the majority of her Tempe Brennan books and I would say that this is among the best of the series.
Tempe Brennan has been frozen out of the latest forensic case by her evil new boss. However, an unknown person has been texting her inside info on the case, and her contacts within the medical examiner's office and Charlotte police department have been helping her with her rogue investigation. This mystery does not disappoint! As usual, Reichs has woven an intricate and complex mystery, filled with the latest forensic science tools to help her along the way. Her health struggles present an added layer of challenge. Is her aneurysm causing her to hallucinate? Tempe has never had to question her own senses like this before.
Reichs is a master at her craft. I have read the majority of her Tempe Brennan books and I would say that this is among the best of the series.
(fr) J'aimerais juste prévenir de quelque chose -> TW animal death. Chapitre 32, autour de la page 289, quand Tempe parle à Yuriev, il est fait mention de la mort d'un animal, c'est plutôt graphique. J'ai eu le plus grand mal à m'ôter cette image de la tête.
(en) I'd just would like to warn about something -> TW animal death.
Chapter 32, around page 289, when Tempe is talking to Yuriev, the death of an animal is mentioned, it's quite graphic. I had the hardest time getting that image out of my head.
(en) I'd just would like to warn about something -> TW animal death.
Chapter 32, around page 289, when Tempe is talking to Yuriev, the death of an animal is mentioned, it's quite graphic. I had the hardest time getting that image out of my head.
I very much enjoy this series! I will say was little disappointed in how little Ryan played a role but Brennan and Slidell are a solid team doing what they do best.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes