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Summary: Better than her first novel
Review: This was another love-hate read by Kathy Reichs. I enjoyed the story and will more than likely read her next installment (although I will probably borrow it instead of buying it). It wasn't great but it was a good read. I truly wanted to know whodunnit and why; however, there were a few stylistic hurdles to overcome.1. I guess my biggest problem is that the events in Reichs' story seem to be too coincidental and contrived. The characters seem to be puppets reacting instead of truly independent characters. I see her heavy hand directing them in every scene and it doesn't quite ring true. 2. I don't think I like Tempe Brennan. She's rude, easily rankled, and always thinks she's right - without really showing any reason why I should think she is. I'm not convinced that she could truly take care of herself. The unavoidable comparison to Kay Scarpetta leaves me thinking that Scarpetta could take Tempe down in a hearbeat. 3. There are a few scenes where Tempe gets all emotional and I'm supposed to feel her pain. Sorry, but I just didn't care. I wanted to, but I had no reason to shed tears about characters that weren't developed enough to make me care about them. 4. As for the bad guys in the book, I have one thing to say: if you want to read a novel about a cult that is truly scary and doesn't just blow things up, read Kyle Mills' _Storming Heaven_.
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Summary: This Follow-Up Could Have Waited So It Could Be Better
Review: Death du Jour was a decent follow-up to Deja Dead. It was well-written, and the pace was okay, but for me, as well as for some others, the coincidences were too many and too distracting. The character of Harry seemed pointless, and evoked no sympathy. I was also disturbed that there was only the tiniest mention of Gabby, and not even by name, supposedly Dr. Brennan's good friend and who was killed in the previous novel. And why was Inspector Claudel acting nasty toward Dr. Brennan, when at the end of the previous book, he expressed the desire to work with her again? I was a bit disappointed. Hope the next one's better.
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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: After reading Kathleens first book I marked on my calander when this book would be out. I was not disappointed, another page turner and all night read. My husband also enjoyed reading both books. Tempe Brennan is great. I find forensic anthropology fasinating for getting clues to how someone died. The introduction of the entomologist for finding clues was also interesting. I had a hard time putting down both of her books, I had to keep turning to the next page to see what was next. I highly recommend both books. I wish I didn't have to wait so long for her next book (August) to come out as my husband and I are moving to Costa Rica in March.
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Summary: Wonderful Second Novel by a Terrific Author
Review: Kathy Reichs outdoes herself with this novel which is hard to do with a tremendous exciting, entertaining novel to follow like Deju Dead. She is definitely a wonderful author who gives you insight into the world of forensic anthropology that she lives everyday. Tremendous novel that would be hard to be topped.
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Summary: Good, but not as good as the first one
Review: This was a pretty fair book, but I have to agree with a lot of others on this that there were too many coincidences to make it really believable. The characters are good and finely drawn. I really like Tempe Brennan. The forensic information is wonderful. Hopefully, Ms Reichs will have a more believable story line next time. I will definitely read her again.
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Summary: Better than Cornwell!
Review: I have read all of Patricia Cornwell's books, and stumbled upon Death Du Jour by accident. All I can say is: Better heroine and supporting characters! Better plot! Better narrative style! Better forensic details! Reichs also injects humour into the book, which is a welcome relief. For me, books don't have to be particularly realistic - I didn't notice all the coincidences. The book is gripping and flows well.
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Summary: Great read!
Review: I loved this book. I think it was better than her first, which is excellent! She had action throughtout the book and kept your interest to the point you didn't want to put it down. And I lost sleep over this one. Highly recommend it.
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Summary: Audio version is a disappointment!
Review: I really enjoyed Reichs first book "Deja Dead" and was looking forward to listening to this one on a recent trip. I was extremely disappointed and almost fell asleep twice. First of all, it takes forever for the story to take off and finally, in the end, nothing about it is plausible or believable. The worst offense, however, is the woman reading the book. She speaks in a dull monotone and sounds like she would rather be somewhere else. Read it before you listen to it!
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Summary: Even better than "Déjà Dead"
Review: While "Déjà Dead" was okay, "Death Du Jour" was definitely in another class. The book fascinated me from beginning to end. I had to drag myself away from the book and when I arrived back home, I started reading again almost before I'd closed the door. It's been some time since I've read a book that equals "Death Du Jour" in suspense. The pages turned quickly and while, admittedly, coincidences kept piling up it didn't diminish my reading pleasure. I am subtracting one star for the gruesome murder descriptions. But that may be my problem as I read one of those while having breakfast ... Ms. Reichs, keep 'em coming, I can't wait !
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Summary: "Autopsy Procedurals" have run out of steam
Review: Though I enjoyed "Death du Jour" more than Patricia Cornwell's latest (pathetic) effort, I think I've reached saturation point when it comes to reading long descriptions of autopsies... I'm starting to wonder if "Hannibal"'s pièce de résistance scene isn't a case of Thomas Harris poking fun at Cornwell and Reichs. On a personal note, a friend died in the Solar Temple mass suicide and I found Reichs' treatment (or rather, perhaps, rip-off of that event) painfully superficial. In "Déjà Dead", she showed she could write better than Cornwell, while fairly obviously appropriating all Cornwell's "raw materials" (just as Cornwell had appropriated all Thomas Harris'), but "Death du Jour" looks like Reichs only had one book in her. Time for a new "genre" I think.
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