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audreychamaine's review against another edition
3.0
Forensic science has been cool for years now. From CSI to Dexter, being able to solve crimes based on the small details and evidence at the scene is a subject of fascination for many people. Bones Never Lie caters to younger fans of forensic science, as well as those who are interested in some of history’s mysteries. There are plenty of illustrations, and the extra bibliographic information will be helpful for any kids that are really into the mysteries and want to delve further.
I actually learned some things from this book. I’d never heard of the mystery behind the King of Thailand, Ananda Mahidol. Three were executed for his death, but it is possible that they were merely scapegoats. Also interesting was the DNA testing of a mummified heart said to have belonged to Louis XVII of France. King Tut, the Man in the Iron Mask, and Anastasia are all also under consideration.
While these case studies are good for showcasing investigative methodology, often the cases are too old for any sort of real conclusion to be reached. I found this to be disappointing, but I’m not sure if young readers will also be disappointed or will merely be excited at the mystery of it all. I think this book serves as a nice introduction for the curious, but they’ll be left wanting more.
I actually learned some things from this book. I’d never heard of the mystery behind the King of Thailand, Ananda Mahidol. Three were executed for his death, but it is possible that they were merely scapegoats. Also interesting was the DNA testing of a mummified heart said to have belonged to Louis XVII of France. King Tut, the Man in the Iron Mask, and Anastasia are all also under consideration.
While these case studies are good for showcasing investigative methodology, often the cases are too old for any sort of real conclusion to be reached. I found this to be disappointing, but I’m not sure if young readers will also be disappointed or will merely be excited at the mystery of it all. I think this book serves as a nice introduction for the curious, but they’ll be left wanting more.
carmenrm's review against another edition
3.0
3'5
It’s a nice introductory book for those who are starting to interest for the forensics science. It explain very basics things like how to determine the time of the death through mysteries of historic figures.
The negative point is that the title of the book assures you that it will explain how these mysteries were solved by the forensics science but as you read you’ll see that it doesn’t offer a final answer to some of them but just theories based in the proves that were discovered by the forensics. I know it’s difficult because we are talking abut mysteries that occurred hundreds of years ago but being that the premise of the book I’m a little disappointed.
It’s a nice introductory book for those who are starting to interest for the forensics science. It explain very basics things like how to determine the time of the death through mysteries of historic figures.
The negative point is that the title of the book assures you that it will explain how these mysteries were solved by the forensics science but as you read you’ll see that it doesn’t offer a final answer to some of them but just theories based in the proves that were discovered by the forensics. I know it’s difficult because we are talking abut mysteries that occurred hundreds of years ago but being that the premise of the book I’m a little disappointed.
pussreboots's review against another edition
3.0
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