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winterrainreads's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
wheelygoodreads's review
4.0
I really liked this prequel! I feel like more energy and thought went into this novella than many of the others, and it shows. It was fun seeing how Tempe got into forensic anthropology, through her first few cases that sparked her passion, even before she had her PhD.
kazofbooks's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Hate crime, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, and Terminal illness
mrsboyko's review
5.0
Surprise! This was included in my hardcover copy of A Conspiracy of Bones.
Nice short read - funny to read about 80s technology.
Nice short read - funny to read about 80s technology.
k_doc's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ktbell's review
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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
4.75
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Oh, this short story! Loved seeing Tempe's origins as a forensic anthropology, but it was bookended by the present, with a mystery person in the hospital, dying. and that was just so sad!
cathydesi55's review
3.0
I was first introduced to Temperance Brennan in an anthology called Matchup where the author worked with another author for a short story. I decided I liked the ever sarcastic Temperance so why not begin at the beginning. This story also ends with information about helping to end the business of puppy mills. Hurray for the author on that issue! If you like crime solving and forensics mixed with some sarcasm, this is a series for you.I know I will read more!
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