I think the concept was fun. Mistaken identity is always a funky set up in crime shows, the episodes of the show that have similar basis r good. I thought the science behind the confusion was interesting I feel like the show def dumbs the situation down when they do it. Thought it was funny they actually reference the show in this book. Particularly amuses me because of the inception it causes between Kathy writing a book abt Tempe and Tempe writing a book about Kathy. (Funnier yet because I think...? Both write the love interest to be Andy). In this book some new/different background scientists are introduced and I feel like their plot lines don’t get totally concluded, the depth they had just seemed weird since it didn’t seem to actually go anywhere ?

This book is probs a 3.5 but the weird Montreal/north Carolina/Hawaii connection leads me to give it the 3 and not 4. Not only does this crime transcend lots of space, but also time. I will say the history aspect was kinda interesting but the whole space thing is still so much of a coincidence?? But I guess that’s just... how books are.

And of course! Ryan shows up too! With lily in tow? Lily gets put in harms way, a right of passage in this series. Can’t believe ryan and Brennan are still not back together yet... this HS love interest just does not interest me.

Why do I persist with these books? Why??? There is absolutely nothing new here. The case is unnecessarily twisty at the start to try and drag out the case, but the actual solution isn't all that complicated in the end. The clues are presented in such a heavy handed way that I solved the mystery the first time a certain character was mentioned near the beginning of the book. Tempe and Andrew continue to be on and off and on and off and it's so boring, even with their daughters thrown in.

Not up to her usual standards. The whole novel seemed rushed - no reason for the car chase scene at all except I guess she had to put Tempe in jeopardy. Didn't get the whole deal with the daughters being in danger either. Entertaining, and learned a lot about the identification lab in Hawaii but read any of the others in the series first, then you'll be more forgiving of this one.

3.5

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So glad I picked (and was able to pick)up this series again. I enjoyed the cases Temperance gets herself involved in, its great to learn about different locations on where her cases go. On to the next.

Okay, listening to this book narrated by this particular narrator seals the deal. I am not a fan of Barbara Rosenblat's performance of Temperance Brennan and supporting characters. Her narration, in my opinion, makes Reichs' storylines and characters sound incredibly cheesy. Her voice for Detective Ryan, for example, makes him sound like a hick cowboy - of which he isn't. She exaggerates the character's lines to make them seem very over the top. When listening to Rosenblat narrate one of Reichs' books, it sounds like a different author took up the pen for Reichs and attempted to pass themselves off as Kathy Reichs. Moving on from the audio experience and to the story...

Three different bodies have been identified as John Lowery, who died in 1968. Correct, that's impossible. And because it is impossible it's a job for Dr. Temperance Brennan...of course. The first body is found in Montreal, the second in North Carolina, and as a result of those two bodies Brennan flies to Hawaii and then a third body presents itself as John Lowery. So the questions arise: are any of the bodies John Lowery? If so, then who are the other two bodies? If not, then who are the three bodies? While in Hawaii trying to answer these questions, Brennan's reputation proceeds her and the Honolulu ME asks for her assistance on body parts found on a local beach. Was it simply a shark attack or was it murder? How many bones can Brennan juggle?

I liked this story outside of the listening experience. However, when Rosenblat narrates I am much more tuned in to all the cliches and cheesy lines Reichs writes for her characters. I just don't think that anyone talks like that on a consistent basis. Oh sure, now and then but not all.of.the.time. I liked the storyline with Katy and the continuing conundrum with Ryan. It brings reality to this superstar woman character Reichs has created. I imagine it might be her (Reichs) in an alternate life, what she wishes she could achieve outside of the massive success she has already had in both of her careers.

I wasn't a big fan of the previous book in the series, but this one has brought me back into the fold just when I thought of letting the series go. It took a little while to get into, but once I did I really enjoyed this book. There was a lot going on with her juggling quite a few cases. It kept things interesting though. On to the next I suppose.