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good read
This is my first Kathy Reich's book and I thorougly enjoyed it. I love Tempe's character - she's good at what she does and she's not totally 'full of herself' - and I love a character that has a flaw here and there....she's a great character and I couldn't put the book...
This is my first Kathy Reich's book and I thorougly enjoyed it. I love Tempe's character - she's good at what she does and she's not totally 'full of herself' - and I love a character that has a flaw here and there....she's a great character and I couldn't put the book down...I enjoyed all the characters and the way the storyline came together - certainly kept me turning the pages. The only problem is, now I have to read all the books - in order - to get to the newest novel. I will definitely read them all.
posted by Anonymous on July 12, 2008
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Not the TV show
I have to start by saying that I came to this book by way of the TV show Bones. I love the quirky characters in the show and was hoping that the book's Temperance Brennan would be the same as the show's. As it turns out, they have nothing to do with each other. If yo...
I have to start by saying that I came to this book by way of the TV show Bones. I love the quirky characters in the show and was hoping that the book's Temperance Brennan would be the same as the show's. As it turns out, they have nothing to do with each other. If you're hoping for the show, don't pick up this book. If you want a good murder mystery, then this is a pretty good one. The characters are fairly realistic. The forensics appear spot on. The French phrases do get annoying, though. And WHY do authors always have the main character do really stupid things (like go into bad neighborhoods alone in the middle of the night)? The ending was appropriate and didn't feel rushed. I would recommend this book to mystery lovers, but I don't think I'll be reading another one of hers.
posted by 1194754 on April 6, 2009
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Anonymous
Posted April 6, 2009
Not the TV show
I have to start by saying that I came to this book by way of the TV show Bones. I love the quirky characters in the show and was hoping that the book's Temperance Brennan would be the same as the show's. As it turns out, they have nothing to do with each other. If you're hoping for the show, don't pick up this book. If you want a good murder mystery, then this is a pretty good one. The characters are fairly realistic. The forensics appear spot on. The French phrases do get annoying, though. And WHY do authors always have the main character do really stupid things (like go into bad neighborhoods alone in the middle of the night)? The ending was appropriate and didn't feel rushed. I would recommend this book to mystery lovers, but I don't think I'll be reading another one of hers.
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Anonymous
Posted July 12, 2008
good read
This is my first Kathy Reich's book and I thorougly enjoyed it. I love Tempe's character - she's good at what she does and she's not totally 'full of herself' - and I love a character that has a flaw here and there....she's a great character and I couldn't put the book down...I enjoyed all the characters and the way the storyline came together - certainly kept me turning the pages. The only problem is, now I have to read all the books - in order - to get to the newest novel. I will definitely read them all.
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Janet_Noodles
Posted February 1, 2009
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A Thrilling and Original Series!
The Temperance Brennan Series is one I truly hope will never end. I've read all of the books, some of them twice, and I look forward to the show every week. It's great to have a powerful, smart and engaging woman leading the way through such complex and fascinating stories that are so easy to read. I can't wait for whatever is coming next!
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If you like the TV show BONES!!!!
Admittedly, I am not someone who typically enjoys a novel written in first person. I usually have a much harder time getting into a novel if it is in first person. But NOT Kathy Reichs' novels. No way. I was skeptical when I first started Deja Dead, and then I couldn't put it down! Reichs' characters aren't the same as one may be accustomed to from BONES the TV show, but that shouldn't discourage anyone who LOVES BONES to read Reichs' books. I'm hooked!!! I've already started novel number 2 in the Temperance Brennan series, Dead du Jour.
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2009
Slow starting
Took a long time to get to the "action". I found all the medical terminology and the French phrases tiresome. Once I got to the last quarter of the book it picked up. I felt a lot more character development could have been done, especially on Gabby.
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Anonymous
Posted March 19, 2008
Superb Novel!!!
Before you start reading this book you'd better be sure that you have a couple hours on hand because you're going to be reading for a while! I extremely liked the book, and I had trouble putting it down. Deja Dead tells you a bit about the different districts of Montreal. The book was in my opinion very fastenating and you won't be able to wait to read the sequel!
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Anonymous
Posted April 23, 2006
Her best of the series
I first read a review of this book in 'The Chronicle of Higher Education', of all places. At the time, Kathy Reichs was a professor at the University of North Carolina and the reviewer pointed out not only the great story and character development, but the accuracy and techical detail of 'Deja Dead'. Reichs' description of the neighborhoods in Montreal where her character lives and works is dead on (if you will excuse the pun). She also accurately portrays the tensions between the anglophone and francophone populations of Quebec and Montreal and the difficulty her character Tempe Brennan has in negotiating this territory. Unfortunately, I don't think Reichs' subsequent books in the Brennan series stand up as well as this debut novel.
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Anonymous
Posted October 13, 2004
Montreal Fanatic
I picked this book out based on the sole point that is takes place in Montreal. I am so glad I read this book, I did not realize how scary it would actually be. I looked for a man in an orange baseball cap in my dark and quiet house for many nights until I fell asleep. I was so enthralled one evening I did not stop reading until 4am. Her accuracy on Montreal landmarks and streets was so precise I could picture every block she drove past in the story. I felt as if I was looking and waiting for the killer. I did also buy Death Du Jour but Deja Dead was so real I have to read something much more light hearted before I begin my next forensic expedition. GREAT BOOK.
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Anonymous
Posted July 7, 2003
Enjoyed It
I am not certain why I picked up this book, but I am glad that I did. It was well written and very suspenseful. At times I thought the story dragged a little, but overall it was a very good book. Some of the descriptions of the corpses were very graphic and made me think of the show 'CSI'.
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Anonymous
Posted August 2, 2000
Another author to satisfy Forensics Fans
Thank you, B&N, for steering me to Kathy Reichs. Deja Dead is a terrific debut novel, and I expect the characters to become more defined with each book. I have heard Tempe compared to Kay Scarpetta, but to me she seems more like Kinsey Millhone with a new career. However, Kay has a niece named Lucy and Tempe has a daughter named Lucie. Coincidence? It has been interesting for me to try to connect locations described in the book with what I saw on my only visit to Montreal several years ago. The French names and phrases put me off balance a little, but that's my problem, not Kathy's. I look forward to reading the next installment.
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Anonymous
Posted December 25, 1999
good book, but too much details
The book gets better towards the end. The author loves describing things. TOO MUCH detailed decriptions on rooms, streets, a person's look, dress, movement, and feelings, it takes her a awful while to get to the point. Too much details made me drop the book and go sleep every night. I couldn't finish the book in one day. I will try her next book though. The first chapter sounded interesting.
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AvidReader118
Posted August 4, 2010
Great Read!
I read the book from cover to cover so quickly, I couldn't believe it was over. I wanted more and am definitely going to read the rest of the series. The show is not so bad either. ;)
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Deja Read (read again)
This was a thrilling novel I would be happy to read again and again. This is my first book by Kathy Reichs, she sparked my interest because I am a huge fan of the TV show Bones. If you love the show the books are even better. It is not the same Temperance Brennan from the show however, she is divorced and has a child and is not very timid at all. The story has a good plot, stays fresh throughout the story and keeps you guessing. All the characters are very interesting and Reichs is certain to fully develop their personal stories. I am going to read the whole series, I can't put them down!
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Anonymous
Posted May 21, 2010
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Crime/forensic Deja Dead Drama!
Deja Dead is a wonderfully written book, great character relation, a little of science, but a lot of drama to keep me interested. I was recommended this book by a friend and since that I have read 5 of the series now. This is a great series to keep me entertained for a while. The only thing that I wasn't really fond of is how they summed everything up in the last two chapters, which seemed a little forced. I still would highly recommend this book to anyone who is into the crime scene, police investigation type books. Thumbs up Kathy!
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didi-one-o-one
Posted May 15, 2010
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for all you bones lovers out there
I started reading these books after I started seeing bones on TV and having my fill of Cornwell's Scarpetta (not that she is bad, I love her to if you haven't read it go read one now) and was looking for a new CSI like book. I started with Grave Secrets and found that I need to go back to the beginning to enjoy it fully.
If you are traveling or need to fill some ideal time, this is like watching it on TV but better.1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 11, 2010
Forensic Wonder
I loved this book. Normally, I'm not really into thrillers but this book is filled with forensic wonders that had my brain completely tuned in to it. It held my interest all the way through, and actually had me listening to it nonstop throughout my day... every day, until I'd finished it! I couldn't wait to see what kind of tests Tempe would use and I love that everything in this one was actually experienced by the author in real life. Again, I loved this book.
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Anonymous
Posted September 2, 2009
DUDE!!!!
the best first novel in a series i've ever read, and i've read a lot.
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Too-many-booksMS
Posted August 15, 2009
A good mystery, but so different from the TV show I'm not sure they should advertise the character as being the one that inspired Bones.
I love a good mystery, especially one where the plot is set at a good pace. My knowledge of anatomy from college and taking French lessons in high school helped me decipher some of the meanings before they were explained in the book, but you don't need to know either to understand what is going on. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Two Word Review!
Simply fabulous!
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Amon
Posted July 24, 2009
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Deja Dead
Deja Dead is one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life!
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