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Tempe Brennan og Andrew Ryan er involveret i en meget grundigt tilrettelagt mordbrand. Som en sidehistorie undersøger Tempe knoglerne fra en nonne, som søges helgenkåret. Tempe overvejer at date Ryan efter bruddet med Pete og det bliver næsten alvor. Historien flyder med lig, 3 voksne og 2
Udmærket krimi med vedkommende hovedpersone
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børn i mordbranden, et par unge kvinder i en ikke ret dyb grav på Murthy Island - en abekoloni - 3 rockere og en tilskuer i et rockeropgørUdmærket krimi med vedkommende hovedpersone
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UK, Arrow Books, 1999. 379 p. ; paperback
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:When a recent skeleton among ancient bones raises questions�??and danger�??forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is the only one who can solve the case in this "triumphant second appearance" (Publishers Weekly) from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs. Tempe Brennan is stuck teaching an archaeology field school for students at UNCC in Charleston, South Carolina. When she stumbles upon a recent skeleton among the ancient bones, she starts asking questions. She's the expert they might have called in, but lucky for the police she's already there. The skeleton leads her to a free street clinic where patients have begun to go missing, and some have wound up dead. What is going on and who is to blame? The charismatic televangelist who oversees the clinic? The shady doctor who practices there? Or is it the clinic staff? Ryan is in Montreal, though he may come down for a visit. If he does, Tempe will have to juggle him and Detective Galiano, an old flame, who is in town investigating the disappearance of a wealthy young woman. This is a phenomenally high stakes business where one dead body can save a couple of lives, maybe more. Along with the corpses, Tempe investigates the sick moral logic of the mastermind behind the operation. Kathy Reichs has returned Tempe to America and put her in the middle of a sinister trafficking ring that's local and global. The suspense is intense, and the world is riveting. Kathy Reichs's books are expert and smart with a taut energy, and this is her best plot and writin… (more)
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LibraryThing member nmhale
Generally, I prefer to read the book before I watch adaptations, but with the sheer number of book adaptions out there, this isn't always possible. In this instance, I got hooked on the television show "Bones", and, since I'm a mystery reader, I thought I would look into the series that inspired
Not that it was a bad story; I enjoyed the characters, and at first I was very interested in the mystery, and I thought the forensic elements were well executed. However, one of the biggest draws for me to the tv show is the humor, and this story was much more serious, very dark. Also, I prefer my mysteries to focus on the motivations and inner lives of the suspects, and in this story, the focus was on the science (although that wasn't too surprising) and all the corpses that keep piling up. I prefer less dead bodies and more sleuthing. Also, two of the bodies are twin baby boys, who had their hearts ritually cut out. Yuck.
Then, as the story progressed, I became less and less interested in the mystery. I'll avoid spoilers, but let me just say that the culprit wasn't one individual, and I figured out what was going on long before the main characters did. I felt that the story started out well but just lost steam. Reichs really created a fine novel in the procedural/forensic science brand of mystery, it's just not the type of mystery that usually works for me. I still enjoy the humor and fast pace of "Bones", so I'll stick to the television and leave the books be, in this instance.
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the show. Of course, "Bones" isn't a strict adaptation of the Temperance Brennan series. Rather, they combined Brennan's character and the author herself into a composite that served as the basis for Bones, they focused on forensic science, and they might borrow some elements of the crimes; other than that, it seems that everything is different. Not necessarily a bad thing, but when I enjoy the changes made for the tv show so much it does tend to reflect poorly on the book.Not that it was a bad story; I enjoyed the characters, and at first I was very interested in the mystery, and I thought the forensic elements were well executed. However, one of the biggest draws for me to the tv show is the humor, and this story was much more serious, very dark. Also, I prefer my mysteries to focus on the motivations and inner lives of the suspects, and in this story, the focus was on the science (although that wasn't too surprising) and all the corpses that keep piling up. I prefer less dead bodies and more sleuthing. Also, two of the bodies are twin baby boys, who had their hearts ritually cut out. Yuck.
Then, as the story progressed, I became less and less interested in the mystery. I'll avoid spoilers, but let me just say that the culprit wasn't one individual, and I figured out what was going on long before the main characters did. I felt that the story started out well but just lost steam. Reichs really created a fine novel in the procedural/forensic science brand of mystery, it's just not the type of mystery that usually works for me. I still enjoy the humor and fast pace of "Bones", so I'll stick to the television and leave the books be, in this instance.
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LibraryThing member justicefortibet
I loved the flow of the story right up until the last 15 pages. The plot has lots of twists and turns, different places and characters that all fit together in the end. The problem is that it feels like the author got to a certain point, realized she had written enough pages and then jammed
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LibraryThing member bookwormteri
Tempe Brennan faces off against cultists and her sister faces danger. Also, she unearths and examines a nun who is up for sainthood.
A good entry in the series, solid, love the characters.
A good entry in the series, solid, love the characters.
LibraryThing member rocalisa
Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs (7/10)
Crime. Good story with solid characters and appropriate rough edges. A few disturbing moments here and there.
Crime. Good story with solid characters and appropriate rough edges. A few disturbing moments here and there.
LibraryThing member ct.bergeron
Forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs exploded onto bestseller lists worldwide with her phenomenal debut novel Déjà Dead -- and introduced "[a] brilliant heroine" (Glamour) in league with Patricia Cornwell''s Kay Scarpetta. Dr. Temperance Brennan, Quebec''s director of forensic anthropology, now
In the bitter cold of a Montreal winter, Tempe Brennan is digging for a corpse buried more than a century ago. Although Tempe thrives on such enigmas from the past, it''s a chain of contemporary deaths and disappearances that has seized her attention -- and she alone is ideally placed to make a chilling connection among the seemingly unrelated events. At the crime scene, at the morgue, and in the lab, Tempe probes a mystery that sweeps from a deadly Quebec fire to startling discoveries in the Carolinas, and culminates in Montreal with a terrifying showdown -- a nerve-shattering test of both her forensic expertise and her skills for survival
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returns in a thrilling new investigation into the secrets of the dead. In the bitter cold of a Montreal winter, Tempe Brennan is digging for a corpse buried more than a century ago. Although Tempe thrives on such enigmas from the past, it''s a chain of contemporary deaths and disappearances that has seized her attention -- and she alone is ideally placed to make a chilling connection among the seemingly unrelated events. At the crime scene, at the morgue, and in the lab, Tempe probes a mystery that sweeps from a deadly Quebec fire to startling discoveries in the Carolinas, and culminates in Montreal with a terrifying showdown -- a nerve-shattering test of both her forensic expertise and her skills for survival
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LibraryThing member mramos
Death du jour is Kathy Reichs second book. Here we begin in Montreal with Dr. Tempe Brennan, forensic anthropologist, searching for the remains of a Catholic nun who is being nominated for sainthood. That in itself would hav ebeen an interesting story for me to read about. But this quickly becomes
These five bodies lead our herione on an interesting murder investigation where the bodies just start to continue to grow. This mystery is well written and tied up nicely by the end of the book. The conclusion of the first body we were introduced too, the remains of the catholic nun, are just quickly brushed over. And left me wanting to know more...Other then that, this is a good read.
This book does give you a very good look inside of forensic anthropolgy. The author has a great grasp on the subject and is able to convey this to the reader in such a way that keeps you reading.
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a sub-plot of the book as our heroine is called to work on a case which consist of five burned bodies. These five bodies lead our herione on an interesting murder investigation where the bodies just start to continue to grow. This mystery is well written and tied up nicely by the end of the book. The conclusion of the first body we were introduced too, the remains of the catholic nun, are just quickly brushed over. And left me wanting to know more...Other then that, this is a good read.
This book does give you a very good look inside of forensic anthropolgy. The author has a great grasp on the subject and is able to convey this to the reader in such a way that keeps you reading.
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LibraryThing member nbmars
Setting: Montreal, Quebec and Charlotte, North Carolina
Protagonists:
Temperance "Tempe" Brennan - forensic anthropologist who splits her time between Montreal and Charlotte
Andrew Ryan - Canadian Police Investigator to whom Tempe is attracted and who seems to be pursuing her in spite of the many
Harry, Tempe's younger sister from Texas who comes to visit, and then goes missing!
The Great Quebec Ice Storm of 1998 – the ice and cold preserve crime scenes, but hamper investigations.
First Line:
"If the bodies were there, I couldn’t find them."
Main Action: There have been some violent deaths that look like the work of a religious cult, and wouldn’t you know it: they are occurring in both Quebec and Charlotte. Talk about your coincidences!
Main Theme: Religious cults prey on those who have low self worth, disillusionment with their lots in life, and are psychologically needy.
Subtheme: Another day, another grisly death. Death du jour.
Bonus Aspect: Tempe shares her learning process about anthropological forensics with the reader. In this story, we learn all about how different types of insects and larva stages on a body can show time of death.
Verdict: Not her best, and plot twists are pretty predictable, but you come away from it having learned something, and having been moderately entertained.
(JAF)
Protagonists:
Temperance "Tempe" Brennan - forensic anthropologist who splits her time between Montreal and Charlotte
Andrew Ryan - Canadian Police Investigator to whom Tempe is attracted and who seems to be pursuing her in spite of the many
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barriers she erectsHarry, Tempe's younger sister from Texas who comes to visit, and then goes missing!
The Great Quebec Ice Storm of 1998 – the ice and cold preserve crime scenes, but hamper investigations.
First Line:
"If the bodies were there, I couldn’t find them."
Main Action: There have been some violent deaths that look like the work of a religious cult, and wouldn’t you know it: they are occurring in both Quebec and Charlotte. Talk about your coincidences!
Main Theme: Religious cults prey on those who have low self worth, disillusionment with their lots in life, and are psychologically needy.
Subtheme: Another day, another grisly death. Death du jour.
Bonus Aspect: Tempe shares her learning process about anthropological forensics with the reader. In this story, we learn all about how different types of insects and larva stages on a body can show time of death.
Verdict: Not her best, and plot twists are pretty predictable, but you come away from it having learned something, and having been moderately entertained.
(JAF)
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LibraryThing member riverwillow
A thrilling, page turning read. Reichs is an intelligent author, knowing just when to inform her readers without patronising them.
LibraryThing member Alera
I love these books, but not for the reasons I wish I would. Tempe is kind of overly predictable...and whenever a family member of hers is mentioned or a friend is mentioned...they tend to get themselves in peril which causes Tempe to delve even deeper into the case when I honestly don't know that
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she needs any motivation outside looking for the killer. What I do love are the cases themselves, the way things are built together and play out. I love the glimpse into Forensic Anthropology. I'm already reading the next one. It's a good series. Show Less
LibraryThing member eggsnhm
A completely different Temperance Brennan than the one portrayed in the TV series Bones, based on the Brennan character. Admittedly, I picked up the book because I generally enjoy the series, but--not surprisingly, I suppose--the Temperance Brennan of the novel is considerably more complex and
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interesting, and the story much more engrosing. I'll be seeking out Reich's other novels as well. Show Less
LibraryThing member xobrunetzrmorfun
I was so excited when I found out that the television show Bones, is based off a book series. Death Du Jour was the first of the several Kathy Reichs novels that I've read, and I really enjoyed it. I am such a big fan of the show Bones which is based off Reich's life. The book is really exciting,
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and it has so many twists and turns. It's the kind of book that has you on the edge of your seat and checking over your shoulder the entire time. I can't wait to read more of Reichs' novels. Show Less
LibraryThing member Heptonj
Another excellent tale from Kathy Reichs. Tempe gets involved in murders with connections both in Quebec and Carolina. A cult group is investigated and although on the surface they seem fairly benign, all is not what it seems when Ryan and Tempe discover that people the group don't approve of have
As a sub-plot (but no less interesting) Tempe has dug some old bones up for the Church as they wish to make the owner of the bones a saint. Again, all is not as it seems and brings a shock to the Quebecan nuns.
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a habit of disappearing. Both Ryan and Tempe find themselves in danger as they confront the group. As a sub-plot (but no less interesting) Tempe has dug some old bones up for the Church as they wish to make the owner of the bones a saint. Again, all is not as it seems and brings a shock to the Quebecan nuns.
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LibraryThing member cyderry
This is the second installment in the Temperance Brennan series and it was as interesting as the first as the reader is provided a three tiered mystery that is woven masterfully tying together an century old excavation to a modern day murder mystery.
Tempe takes on a private excavation of a convent
Unfortunately, the discovery of 6 bodies including 2 babies during the investigation of a fire interrupts her private work and threatens her academic schedule. Returning to UNC in Charlotte, NC Temperance encounters other mysterious deaths that lead her to some unusual circumstances and mysterious adventures.
How all the pieces are woven together so intricately is amazing and yet holds the reader spellbound. Definitely a great series to be followed.
Tempe takes on a private excavation of a convent
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cemetery to identify the remains a nun that is being submitted for canonization during the slow time of a Canadian winter. Not expecting the Great Quebec Ice Storm of 1998 – the ice and cold preserve crime scenes, but hamper investigations. Unfortunately, the discovery of 6 bodies including 2 babies during the investigation of a fire interrupts her private work and threatens her academic schedule. Returning to UNC in Charlotte, NC Temperance encounters other mysterious deaths that lead her to some unusual circumstances and mysterious adventures.
How all the pieces are woven together so intricately is amazing and yet holds the reader spellbound. Definitely a great series to be followed.
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LibraryThing member celticstar
Excellent, probably not as scary as the first book (which is ok by me)
A very good story though and I like the way Tempe & Andrew Ryan's relationship is developing.
A very good story though and I like the way Tempe & Andrew Ryan's relationship is developing.
LibraryThing member pauliharman
If you're a fan of the TV show 'Bones' and are looking for some of that lighthearted banter cut with some police procedural drama... then this book is not for you. The protagonist has the same name and job, but they aren't the same person and the tone is completely different.
These books are more
These books are more
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real: gritty, dark, personal, and with realistic science rather than CSI-isms. However, there is a tendency to reach for co-incidence, with many disparate events all coming back to the same core by the end. It seems unlikely that all these things would be lnked, or happen to the same person, book after book. but hey, that's the fiction genre it's in. it's just the one aspect that doesn't feel real in a way that the rest does. The atmosphere is well captured, I can feel the cold of being trapped in a Canadian ice storm. Show Less
LibraryThing member EmScape
A suspenseful story with details that enriched my understanding of forensic anthropology. Unfortunately, it is just too much of a coincidence for Dr. Brennan to have discovered bodies in two countries that just happen to be related to the cult her sister just joined. I don't think I'm spoiling
I still enjoyed reading the book, even though I pretty much knew what was going to happen. Brennan is a sympathetic character most of the time, and her developing romance with Ryan is worth continuing to read the series for.
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anything by revealing that to you because after the third chapter any mystery reader of average intelligence will come to the same conclusion. It's a little irritating how Brennan keeps stating that something is niggling at the edges of her brain, but she can't put her finger on it. I was like, "Duh, your sister's in the cult." Seriously, it's pretty obvious. I'm not sure whether we're meant to pick up on it, but both my husband and I did. I still enjoyed reading the book, even though I pretty much knew what was going to happen. Brennan is a sympathetic character most of the time, and her developing romance with Ryan is worth continuing to read the series for.
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LibraryThing member lauriehere
I cannot yet review this book until I read it.
LibraryThing member cenneidigh
Love this series, it is entertaining and fresh. The mystery is interesting and the romance is sweet. I've caught up and I wish she would write faster.
LibraryThing member bilja
As for me the best one in the Tempe Brennan serial. Played both in Canada and South Carolina, Tempe trips in her work everywhere: north, south, on vacation at home, As a pet lover I was truly worried about the cat Birdie and truly sorry for the anonimus burned one. Everything is connected, anything
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can happen to normal common people, danger is everywhere, clues are everywhere but our mind is simply to blind to see them. Such a thrilling story! Show Less
LibraryThing member jepeters333
Brennan's cases (about 10) lead to a cult in Montreal SC & Texas.
LibraryThing member tulikangaroo
It's been two years since I read Deja Dead, and Kathy Reich's writing is as smart and interesting as I remembered. I enjoy that she is willing to create complicated, interconnected plot lines, though they can be confusing (by the end, I had forgotten who some of the earlier characters were), and
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that she keeps the level of action and detail high. Her sister's storyline was a little predictable, but that is a minor quibble with a great story. Show Less
LibraryThing member redheadish
Read this in 2011 after finding 3 of Reichs books at a thrift and buying then reading outof sequence I relized I had to read them all in order! I just love Kathy reichs books!
LibraryThing member sshadoan
I need some books set in Quebec that don't involve serial killers! This one is even set partially on the McGill campus, which is why I'm reading. I wish there was a search function that let me find books by setting. Well, bookssetin.com has a search feature for location, so I've got some leads on
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Montreal books! How exciting! Which is good, because these are pretty gruesome. Ok occasionally, but not frequently. Show Less
LibraryThing member epkwrsmith
Summary
While working on a historic case, to establish the sainthood of long dead Elizabet Nicolae, Temperence is called in to investigate a housefire where adults as well as children have been killed in what turns out to be a cult murder. The cult connections run deep, and once Temperence gets the
In the process of Death du Jour, Temperence finds that a cult following is similar to a cancer that spreads wide and within even the smallest niches, only to be discovered after irreversable damage is done.
What I Liked
Detective Ryan - He's not Booth (from the t.v. show)...and that was almost a dealbreaker for me when I was trying to decide which next series to try...but this Temperence is not the Temperence on t.v. either...once I got to know both these characters in the book, the details worked out much better than I thought. I like their partnership; I think it's inevitable that they'll end up a couple of some sort, but I think they'll also remain professional...that's my hope anyway...if Reichs goes all lovey dovey on me, she'll lose me.
Reichs got me again...I had absolutely no clue who the villain was...until Reichs decided to unveil it...I was stunned. Walking around with my earphones in, I actually stopped and said the person's name. My oldest daughter said, "Huh?"
The movement from Montreal and Quebec to Charlotte, Virginia...Murtrey Island - the island of the monkeys...the movement of the story is one of the many reasons you have to stay alert while reading Reichs. I think she does that on purpose, and I appreciate it!
Daisy Ginot - the McGill University professor with deep, dark secrets...I can't say much here, but she gave me chills from the first time Temperence met her.
Elizabet - the bones that begin the mystery...end the mystery...a very comforting and effective closure...possibly one of the best I've read.
While the storyline is wide, it all connects in the end and sets up just enough lose ends for continuation later in the series...Temperence's daughter Katy connects with an anthropologist mentor, Sam Rayburn of Temperence's on the grounds of the island on which he studies monkey behavior. Katy is struggling with decisions in her life right now so the connection here brings out some of her characteristics like her mom. Of course the most direct connection is that 2 dead bodies show up on the secluded island, which is quarantined due to risk of infection for the animals.
Cults are the focus of this novel...and while the novel follows a distinct storyline, the reader also "accidentally" gains a great amount of information about the subject matter...all of the info pertinent to being able to figure out the puzzle.
Temperence's brain doesn't stop when she sleeps...especially when she's working or anxious...at one time in her life, alcohol numbed that anxiety. A recovering alcoholic, Temperence works, runs, reads, travels, etc. in order to keep her sanity and stay sober. Even during the times that she would like a drink, she works through the desire logically...deliberately thinking about how the relief is always temporary and that the consequences, physical as well as emotional, are not worth a drink. Temperence drinks Diet Coke instead of alcohol, doesn't whine or moan about her status, and doesn't share her story with just anyone. I think I like this part of Temperence's personality bc it shows how even the toughest, smartest, most together women can and do have weaknesses/challenges over which they climb every. single. day.
The older I get the more I am convinced that the brightest people are at risk of addictive behavior as well as mental challenges.
What I Didn't Like
The use of dogs as part of the villainous torture...I'm biased here, but
dogs, knives and scalding liquid as forms of torture are gruesome. I'm also one of those dog owners who doesn't encourage my dog to "get" anything, nor do I reinforce any of her aggressive traits. The world has enough images of dog viciousness already...hence breed specific legislation, which I am totally against.
The science and the language - it's not that I don't like these aspects...bc I felt more connected with this 2nd book than I did with the 1st, but it's still challenging for me to keep up at times. Kathy Reichs' isn't a brainless writer so her books are anything but brainless.
Temperence's sister Harry...accent snob as I am, the narrator's voice wasn't my problem. Harry's "voice" is high-pitched and whiny...makes me shiver just typing that line. I don't have a lot of patience for characters who just bumble around aggravating the crap out of everybody else and never learning from their mistakes. Harry is the complete opposite of Temperence.
Narrator
Since I liked the first narrator so much, I was immediately taken aback when I realized the narrator this time was different. Her voice was different with nuances I wasn't sure I would be able to be ok with. I thought a lot about how difficult I am to please with narrators. I'm not sure there's anything I can do about it although I did finally get over the differences enough to still enjoy the story.
Overall Recommendation
"Bones" viewers and mystery, detective novel readers who are also interested in the science and social aspects behind cults, their organization, characteristics of followers as well as leaders, will enjoy this edition of Temperence Brennan.
While working on a historic case, to establish the sainthood of long dead Elizabet Nicolae, Temperence is called in to investigate a housefire where adults as well as children have been killed in what turns out to be a cult murder. The cult connections run deep, and once Temperence gets the
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Canadian officials to get over their macho selves, they begin to put the far flung pieces together in this "better stay sharp or you'll miss a clue" novel.In the process of Death du Jour, Temperence finds that a cult following is similar to a cancer that spreads wide and within even the smallest niches, only to be discovered after irreversable damage is done.
What I Liked
Detective Ryan - He's not Booth (from the t.v. show)...and that was almost a dealbreaker for me when I was trying to decide which next series to try...but this Temperence is not the Temperence on t.v. either...once I got to know both these characters in the book, the details worked out much better than I thought. I like their partnership; I think it's inevitable that they'll end up a couple of some sort, but I think they'll also remain professional...that's my hope anyway...if Reichs goes all lovey dovey on me, she'll lose me.
Reichs got me again...I had absolutely no clue who the villain was...until Reichs decided to unveil it...I was stunned. Walking around with my earphones in, I actually stopped and said the person's name. My oldest daughter said, "Huh?"
The movement from Montreal and Quebec to Charlotte, Virginia...Murtrey Island - the island of the monkeys...the movement of the story is one of the many reasons you have to stay alert while reading Reichs. I think she does that on purpose, and I appreciate it!
Daisy Ginot - the McGill University professor with deep, dark secrets...I can't say much here, but she gave me chills from the first time Temperence met her.
Elizabet - the bones that begin the mystery...end the mystery...a very comforting and effective closure...possibly one of the best I've read.
While the storyline is wide, it all connects in the end and sets up just enough lose ends for continuation later in the series...Temperence's daughter Katy connects with an anthropologist mentor, Sam Rayburn of Temperence's on the grounds of the island on which he studies monkey behavior. Katy is struggling with decisions in her life right now so the connection here brings out some of her characteristics like her mom. Of course the most direct connection is that 2 dead bodies show up on the secluded island, which is quarantined due to risk of infection for the animals.
Cults are the focus of this novel...and while the novel follows a distinct storyline, the reader also "accidentally" gains a great amount of information about the subject matter...all of the info pertinent to being able to figure out the puzzle.
Temperence's brain doesn't stop when she sleeps...especially when she's working or anxious...at one time in her life, alcohol numbed that anxiety. A recovering alcoholic, Temperence works, runs, reads, travels, etc. in order to keep her sanity and stay sober. Even during the times that she would like a drink, she works through the desire logically...deliberately thinking about how the relief is always temporary and that the consequences, physical as well as emotional, are not worth a drink. Temperence drinks Diet Coke instead of alcohol, doesn't whine or moan about her status, and doesn't share her story with just anyone. I think I like this part of Temperence's personality bc it shows how even the toughest, smartest, most together women can and do have weaknesses/challenges over which they climb every. single. day.
The older I get the more I am convinced that the brightest people are at risk of addictive behavior as well as mental challenges.
What I Didn't Like
The use of dogs as part of the villainous torture...I'm biased here, but
dogs, knives and scalding liquid as forms of torture are gruesome. I'm also one of those dog owners who doesn't encourage my dog to "get" anything, nor do I reinforce any of her aggressive traits. The world has enough images of dog viciousness already...hence breed specific legislation, which I am totally against.
The science and the language - it's not that I don't like these aspects...bc I felt more connected with this 2nd book than I did with the 1st, but it's still challenging for me to keep up at times. Kathy Reichs' isn't a brainless writer so her books are anything but brainless.
Temperence's sister Harry...accent snob as I am, the narrator's voice wasn't my problem. Harry's "voice" is high-pitched and whiny...makes me shiver just typing that line. I don't have a lot of patience for characters who just bumble around aggravating the crap out of everybody else and never learning from their mistakes. Harry is the complete opposite of Temperence.
Narrator
Since I liked the first narrator so much, I was immediately taken aback when I realized the narrator this time was different. Her voice was different with nuances I wasn't sure I would be able to be ok with. I thought a lot about how difficult I am to please with narrators. I'm not sure there's anything I can do about it although I did finally get over the differences enough to still enjoy the story.
Overall Recommendation
"Bones" viewers and mystery, detective novel readers who are also interested in the science and social aspects behind cults, their organization, characteristics of followers as well as leaders, will enjoy this edition of Temperence Brennan.
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LibraryThing member ClicksClan
Having decided to lay off the fantasy books a little bit this year, I've restocked my bookshelf with crime books. This has led to a reread of the Kathy Reichs Temperance Brennan series. I read the first one towards the end of last year and I'm continuing to make my way through them.
The second book
One of my favourite things about these books is the cliffhanger endings to the chapters. They build up to some shocking revelation, only to hold it back until the next chapter. And most of the time it's not on the first page of the new chapter, so you can't just turn over and take a glance before you put the book down for the night. It's impossible to just read one chapter because invariably something happens, or some piece of evidence comes in, and 'just one more' becomes several more and one for luck.
Normally I sail through these books quite quickly, however I've noticed with both this one and Deja Dead, I've been reading much slower. I think it's largely because this is about my third or fourth reading of them and I already know who did it. That's the main problem with rereading crime books. You know more than the characters do and it's frustrating.
I love the fact that these books are a little bit dated now in terms of the technology available. Tempe (the narrator) explains things like the University email system and having mobile phones is a novelty. Of course, my other love is the Tempe/Ryan romance. I remember getting to page 257 the first time I read the book just as I was pulling into the train station and rushing to finish it before I had to put it away. I am such a hopeless shipper.
It's a bit tricky to find quotes in the book though. They're just not the sort of books that lend themselves to being readily quoteable. They're good reading material for a few nights and are generally a quick read. Plus they're small and fit nicely into my bag to take to work.
The second book
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in the series is Death Du Jour and I first read it in about two days when I was travelling to and from Uni many years ago. I came to the books after the TV series and love them both separately. I've read most of the series before, bar the last three which I've either not owned until recently, or did own but was holding off rereading until I could reread the whole series.One of my favourite things about these books is the cliffhanger endings to the chapters. They build up to some shocking revelation, only to hold it back until the next chapter. And most of the time it's not on the first page of the new chapter, so you can't just turn over and take a glance before you put the book down for the night. It's impossible to just read one chapter because invariably something happens, or some piece of evidence comes in, and 'just one more' becomes several more and one for luck.
Normally I sail through these books quite quickly, however I've noticed with both this one and Deja Dead, I've been reading much slower. I think it's largely because this is about my third or fourth reading of them and I already know who did it. That's the main problem with rereading crime books. You know more than the characters do and it's frustrating.
I love the fact that these books are a little bit dated now in terms of the technology available. Tempe (the narrator) explains things like the University email system and having mobile phones is a novelty. Of course, my other love is the Tempe/Ryan romance. I remember getting to page 257 the first time I read the book just as I was pulling into the train station and rushing to finish it before I had to put it away. I am such a hopeless shipper.
It's a bit tricky to find quotes in the book though. They're just not the sort of books that lend themselves to being readily quoteable. They're good reading material for a few nights and are generally a quick read. Plus they're small and fit nicely into my bag to take to work.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1999
Physical description
379 p.; 17.8 cm
ISBN
0099255197 / 9780099255192
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Omslag: Millennium
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Tempe Brennan, bind 2
Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Quebec
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Tempe Brennan, bind 2
Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Quebec
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379
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