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scotia_mullin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nehashtyle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
billiehouse's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.0
I just absolutely love Tempy Brennan as a protagonist. I really feel connected to her quirky, smarty-pants personality as well as her drive and passion for doing the right thing. The plot and antagonist in this third book was unique, however we are only 3 books into the series and I’m starting to worry that Brennan is going to run out of friends and family that she can or cannot “save”. Although plot lines and villains in the first 3/4 of each book have been pretty unique thus far I’m a little disappointed in how predictable and similar the final 1/4 of all 3 of these have been. I’m hopeful that Reichs will leave the pattern behind for book four but we shall see. Also, I’m stating this now, if anything ever happens to Birdie I will probably not be able to continue the series. He is hands down the best character of all.
isabelle2813's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
julia135's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.25
corvos2000's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My favourite book of the series so far!
A light lead. The dark atmosphere is skillfully balanced with well-placed moments of humor.
What particulary stands out is the consistent narrative paste: Unlike the previous books of the series, which started slowly and then picked up towards the finale, it here steadily maintains an enjoyable level. The shorter length really benefits in my view!
(written in german and translated by ChatGTP)
A light lead. The dark atmosphere is skillfully balanced with well-placed moments of humor.
What particulary stands out is the consistent narrative paste: Unlike the previous books of the series, which started slowly and then picked up towards the finale, it here steadily maintains an enjoyable level. The shorter length really benefits in my view!
(written in german and translated by ChatGTP)
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
In this third Tempe Brennan mystery, Reichs strays from the tried-and-true forumla, without great success. Tempe is starting to act like an irritatingly helpless female.
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
I still find these interesting enough to read, but I will be happy when I catch up to the books written more recently. I find these books so technology driven and we all know how fast advances are being made!