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mkoehn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
billiehouse's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
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? No
3.75
The second book in the series that inspired the very popular TV show, Bones, is what you would expect and more. With the same feel that the show gives in terms of police work and forensics but obviously more entertainment value than a hour per week on FOX. The Dr. Brennan in the book is, in my opinion, way more lovable, quirky, and relatable than her tv counterpart. In addition the actual forensic learning you get for the books is way more realistic. This second book takes you through so many twists and turns and different settings that it almost feels like more than one book but the ending ties it together perfectly and unexpectedly. The detail the Reichs put into her characters and plots is enthralling and consuming. If you can handle the technical detail with a twisty plot I would recommend this book for you.
darquedreamer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
joshoonet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nehashtyle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.0
lookeeitsmc's review against another edition
3.5
Kathy LOVES to tease with anthropological goodness but a contrived final 🔚
labunnywtf's review against another edition
3.0
The great news is, I didn't hate this book. Considering my reaction to the first book, that's a bloody miracle.
The bad news is, there's nothing really special about these books. I really like murder mysteries, whodunnits. They're fluffy reads, despite the, you know, death and dismemberment. They're mindless, and fun to try to figure it out before the end. But they all pretty much run together.
If these books were even 1/4 of what the television show based on them was, they'd be fantastic. Because Brennan is a fascinating and unique character. But in book form, she's very flat and two dimensional. Show Brennan is emotionless and straight to business about everything, while still showing respect to the victims on her table. Book Brennan is omigod these poor people woe woe woe.
Stop that. You can be respectful of the victims without bloody well harping on them. Police and investigators do it every day. Sure, dead babies are sad, but dear god, with the harping.
The plot was SUPER interesting. I love anything involving cults. But really? Thank heavens for.
I got really upset at the cat thing, though.
So, I am willing to continue with the series. But this budding relationship between Brennan and Ryan is going to make me want to pluck my eyeballs out, I can feel it already.
And that narrator? NEVER GOT BETTER. If she narrates future books, I'm skipping those.
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Despite really disliking the first novel, I'm going to give it one more chance, and go with this one.
I. fucking. hate. this. narrator. What part of the United States are you from, because I am never going there. Exyumed. Hewm (home). I swear to fucking god, I want to reach in and fucking rip every shred of your hair out.
The bad news is, there's nothing really special about these books. I really like murder mysteries, whodunnits. They're fluffy reads, despite the, you know, death and dismemberment. They're mindless, and fun to try to figure it out before the end. But they all pretty much run together.
If these books were even 1/4 of what the television show based on them was, they'd be fantastic. Because Brennan is a fascinating and unique character. But in book form, she's very flat and two dimensional. Show Brennan is emotionless and straight to business about everything, while still showing respect to the victims on her table. Book Brennan is omigod these poor people woe woe woe.
Stop that. You can be respectful of the victims without bloody well harping on them. Police and investigators do it every day. Sure, dead babies are sad, but dear god, with the harping.
The plot was SUPER interesting. I love anything involving cults. But really? Thank heavens for
Spoiler
Brennan happening to be in the EXACT SPOTS in two different countries where these cults were. Not in any way convoluted, whatsoever!I got really upset at the cat thing, though.
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And even more upset to learn that a poor cat from the animal shelter was the victim. Poor kitty.So, I am willing to continue with the series. But this budding relationship between Brennan and Ryan is going to make me want to pluck my eyeballs out, I can feel it already.
And that narrator? NEVER GOT BETTER. If she narrates future books, I'm skipping those.
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Despite really disliking the first novel, I'm going to give it one more chance, and go with this one.
I. fucking. hate. this. narrator. What part of the United States are you from, because I am never going there. Exyumed. Hewm (home). I swear to fucking god, I want to reach in and fucking rip every shred of your hair out.