- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Arrow; New edition edition (8 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099441470
- ISBN-13: 978-0099441472
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 126,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In Bare Bones Kathy Reichs leads her heroine, Temperance Brennan, into one of her scariest, most gruesome adventures yet. As fans of this popular series already know, Tempe is a forensic anthropologist: an expert in the human form (especially bones) who helps solve crimes. A dead baby is only the first in a series of grisly remains, both human and animal, that Tempe must sort through and decode. Meanwhile, as several seemingly unrelated cases begin to intertwine, her sleuthing puts her in the crosshairs of a very nasty stalker who hides behind an e-mail alias.
Reichs knows how to keep the narrative ball rolling with a canny mix of plot developments, character delineation and scientific detail, all relayed via Tempe's smart, breezy, sarcastic voice. In fact, Bare Bones has a few too many characters and plot lines for Reichs--or most readers--to keep perfect track of. But it's a fun ride anyway, enlivened by some steamy romantic scenes and some fascinating, appalling facts about the illicit trade in endangered wildlife, including the information that bears' gall bladders fetch more money per ounce than cocaine. Bare Bones is a crisp, enjoyable read that cements Kathy Reichs' standing as the best forensic-thriller writer at work today. --Nicholas H Allison, Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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' Inevitably compared with Patricia Cornwell, Reichs is actually in a different league' Joan Smith, Sunday Times
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an avid reader of Reichs books I bought this one as soon as published but was not as impressed as previous ones. There are lots of story threads surrounded by snippets of details.KR has managed to cram so much in to this book that I felt although a great read I personally would have liked to have a bit more depth to all the strands...some of the strands such as the Email stalker could have made a book on their own. However as expected all the loose ends are tied up but I felt cheated that I had not really got in to the book as I can do with some others.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bare Bones is another brilliant insight into the world of forensic science. Kathy Reichs once again uses her knowledge to create an intriguing mystery involving the deaths of a newborn baby, smugglers and even wild animals. What the reader learns from these stories would normally only be learnt in a college lecture room, yet she writes in a way that is easy to read and understand. The interesting facts elevate the books to a much higher plane than ordinary crime novels. This story also involves the developing romance between Tempe Brennan and Andrew Ryan. I cannot wait to read the next book to see what happens next.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a gripping read. I have always been a fan of Kathy Reichs' books but this is definitely one of the best in the series. The diversity of the characters really is tremendous and no dout the lead character has never had to deal with so many things at once. Love, romance and work . . . what a life! The technical terminology is not too over powering either. Kathy Reichs explains as the plot unfolds and therefore aids in the understanding.
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Not As Good As Previous Instalments
I was swithering between three and four stars because Reichs continues to be one of my favourite authors. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hazel Jessiman
Repetitive & disappointing
Considering the reviews on the cover reckoned that this lady Tempe Brennan was heaps better than Patricia Cornwall's Kay Scarpetta I was expecting a thoroughly good read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. B. Prentice
Suffolk63
I have read all her books and not been disappointed yet, I have just received her latest book for Xmas and can't wait to read it
Published 5 months ago by Suffolk 63
Kathy Reichs Novel
Another breath-taking forensic who-done-it by Kathy Reichs! I won't spoil it by giving any secrets or plot away - you'll have to buy it and read it yourself - and you won't be... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. Elise Hey
good read
I only started reading Kathy Reichs books, about 2 months ago and I am hooked, I would recommend her titles to anyone who likes a good read. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Mr. Graham Brash
Last Reichs
It's full of American smarty narrative which quickly becomes a bore. No more Kathy Reichs for me
Published on 14 April 2009 by Mr. David Watkins
Lots of Bones, Lots of Bodies
Dr. Tempe Brennan is investigating the charred remains of a newborn. Detective Slidell suspects the teenaged mother's involvement, but Tempe feels there is more to this case than... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2009 by Maggie Mae
Kept my attention but beware...
Bare Bones is a fantastic book which keeps you turning pages. It has a brilliant story line which is believable and incredibly realistic. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2009 by V. M. Knock
A bare bones thriller
By now everyone knows Dr. Temperance Brennan, a tough and sexy anthropologist who appeared in Kathy Reichs' five previous novels and one rather successful TV series. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2008 by B. Paszylk
Brill
Excellent Kathy Reichs offering. Easy to read, fast paced, sharp funny dialogue. The fact that the storyline was set in Charlotte and not Quebec was a breath of fresh air too. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2008 by CeeCee
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