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bookishinthemidwest's review against another edition
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 1/2 out of 5 stars
Book # 36 of 2019
The Naturalist by: Andrew Mayne
((Currently on Kindle Unlimited))
I really enjoyed this “fun” killer thriller read. Our main character reminds me a lot of Dr Reed on the show Criminal Minds. He’s timid, super smart and not really the strongest or bravest, and yet he becomes the beast hero science could expect from him.
There is a lot of technical science parts that may bore those whom hate science, but I neither hate science, nor was I bored.
It overall was a refreshing easy killer mystery read inbetween some of my heavier books.
Book # 36 of 2019
The Naturalist by: Andrew Mayne
((Currently on Kindle Unlimited))
I really enjoyed this “fun” killer thriller read. Our main character reminds me a lot of Dr Reed on the show Criminal Minds. He’s timid, super smart and not really the strongest or bravest, and yet he becomes the beast hero science could expect from him.
There is a lot of technical science parts that may bore those whom hate science, but I neither hate science, nor was I bored.
It overall was a refreshing easy killer mystery read inbetween some of my heavier books.
clskvarce's review against another edition
3.0
A decent enough thriller that had me engrossed until the final pages. Nothing too special about it though, and it had a somewhat unconvincing and unfinished ending.
asroka's review against another edition
5.0
Took me a while to get through this because I haven't been in a reading mood, but I finally finished it! I thought it was very well written, and I liked the storyline overall. I definitely got confused about some of the scientific part of it, but it didn't detract too much for me. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.
(Note to self: originally started May 5, 2021 and didn't finish then).
(Note to self: originally started May 5, 2021 and didn't finish then).
jayinbee's review against another edition
4.0
It was fun and easy to read despite some crazy plot variations and some serious eye-roll moments. I enjoyed it and in the future when I find myself without any of my TBRs immediately available, I may check out the next book in the series.
kkilburn's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad...
The Naturaist has several things to recommend it, an unusual, interesting protagonist not the least among them. The plot has some unusual premises and devices that set the book apart from others in the genre, and in a good way. I give it three stars for a few reasons. First, I felt that it started to drag about 3/4 of the way through before building up to a decently fast-paced denouement. Second, as a biologist myself, I found some of the science a little dodgy - sometimes, even with a scientist-protagonist and a lot of science at the heart of the story, the less said the better for those of us who are trying to suspend our disbelief. Finally, although the story is set in what I am willing to bet is some drop-dead gorgeous country, I didn't get a very good sense of place, or at least not as much of one as I would have liked. All in all, I mostly enjoyed the read, but am glad I got this as a Kindle Prime freebie.
The Naturaist has several things to recommend it, an unusual, interesting protagonist not the least among them. The plot has some unusual premises and devices that set the book apart from others in the genre, and in a good way. I give it three stars for a few reasons. First, I felt that it started to drag about 3/4 of the way through before building up to a decently fast-paced denouement. Second, as a biologist myself, I found some of the science a little dodgy - sometimes, even with a scientist-protagonist and a lot of science at the heart of the story, the less said the better for those of us who are trying to suspend our disbelief. Finally, although the story is set in what I am willing to bet is some drop-dead gorgeous country, I didn't get a very good sense of place, or at least not as much of one as I would have liked. All in all, I mostly enjoyed the read, but am glad I got this as a Kindle Prime freebie.
ptaradactyl's review against another edition
4.0
Different and interesting. I liked that Mayne was realistic about both Theo's strengths and weaknesses and exactly how weird his involvement really was.
cyclinggirlj's review against another edition
5.0
Really well written. I could not put it down. I was given a free preview as a prime member and it did not disappoint. The story slowly builds and I loved all the logic and CSI like investigation components throughout. The character himself is well written and believable. I will definitely look into other books by Mayne and hope he continues novels with Professor Theo.
tanazbookz's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a roller coaster for me. At some points, I couldn’t put it down. At other points, it was like reading an 8th grade science book. I would have rated it slightly higher - but the ending was a total disappointment in my opinion. I won’t explain why, so as to avoid any spoilers, but I felt it had so much potential but somewhere along the way it just got totally unbelievable and stupid.
pinayknitter's review against another edition
4.0
This was an engaging book and had me hooked as I went about my post-holiday chores. Props to the reader/performer who brought the audiobook to life.