A review by b1z
Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious sad slow-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

3.75

Wow, I can't believe I finally finished this. It was very slow paced and I was bored of it for so long but that may be due to the fact that it was Kathy Reich's first book. I have yet to read the rest of the series but I hope its somewhat better. I will say though, when I got to the end I actually found it interesting. You have to be very patient for this book. I nearly stopped reading it multiple times but I kept going! Overall, I think reading it was worth it in the end because it got interesting, but I am very bummed that it is nothing like my favorite show, bones. The show is also 10 times better. I expected the books to be like the show, but they are not, The only similarity is Temperance Brennan being an anthropologist. That put aside, I recommend being patient but reading it because some parts were actually fascinating though I had no idea what was said sometimes.

Spoiler!

I feel like something may be going on between Ryan and Temperance, and since I am such a romance lover, I look forward to seeing how their relationship develops. I was very sad about Gabby's death and I got very frustrated with Kathy at times for being oblivious to the dangers around her, but I guess that happens with every horror movie/book. She could have saved Gabby if she took her seriously. Its better safe than sorry, but I guess she didn't understand that slogan. Also, when Kathy almost got stabbed and murdered in her own home, it was definitely heightening my adrenaline. I'm happy she escaped and survived though, since I am one for happy endings.


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