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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
As a person who isn't super interested in religion, I found this book utterly fascinating, and never preachy - only factual. Temperance Brennan at her best, along with all of the suspense, intrigue, murder, and (more recently) romance that's come to be expected from Kathy's novels. I learned a lot about Israel, as well, which never hurts. Alternate cultures have always sparked my intrigue, and the web woven throughout here is well worth the read.
slow-paced
A change of scenery from her other novels. Lots of intrigue and suspense, keeps you reading until the final pages to figure out what happened.
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I've got to hand it to Kathy Reichs, she really knows her stuff. While reading this book, I was struck by the intricate blend of forensic anthropology and religious history.
This instalment of the Temperance Brennan series is not just a murder mystery; it's a journey into how religious beliefs can stir up our everyday lives. It's like a Sunday school lesson with a side of CSI - and I'm here for all of it.
Reichs' attention to detail is impeccable. She doesn't just tell the reader about the bones... she made me feel like I was right there in the lab with Tempe, microscope in hand. And it's not just the forensics. She paints a vivid picture of every setting, every character. I felt like I could walk around in Tempe's world, bump into her colleagues, and know exactly who they were.
The plot twists in this book were a breath of fresh air. Reichs weaves in historical facts and mysteries that had me turning pages faster than I'd like to admit. It was a fantastic departure from the usual whodunit, and I really enjoyed the ride.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
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
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Definitely my least favorite of the Temperance Brennan books so far. The plot was a little too convoluted (though based in a surprising amount of fact) and wasn't as satisfying a mystery.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No