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farfromginger's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Maybe it was just me, but the number of characters and introductions in this book was dizzying. That said, it did keep the reader guessing and groping until the final hour. A strong mystery with good amounts of tension, little gore, and good banter. Personally, that’s what I prefer. If you want a fun and twisty story, this will please you.
reasonandfaith's review against another edition
4.0
I am so glad "The Bone Jar" is not a standalone book, but a series. The asylum, the book's setting, all the mysteries, provided the reader with a visual mystery thriller that will chill you to the bone. Some may not care for explicit language the book has scattered throughout the book. I look forward Detective Lew Kirby book 2.
Thank for Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank for Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
readiac1999's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
The description for this book caused me to pick it up as one of my prime books for the month but I really had such a hard time getting into this story. All of the characters fell flat for me in terms of any development and the last ten chapters of the book were incredibly confusing while the mystery in the personal life of the main character made no sense to me.
emmywritess's review against another edition
3.0
The book starts out as an elderly lady’s body is found in the grounds of an abandoned asylum. The first suspect is a strange man who has lived on the grounds since he was released from the same asylum years before. But when things come to light about the asylum’s shady past - the story and murder become a lot more complicated than first thought.
I’m conflicted on this one. I spent most of the book balancing between giving up and keeping on reading. And just when I would give up and admit defeat something would pique my interest again. So I guess I can say it kept me reading - but only just.
Kirby’s personal life was interesting. I loved how the developer who’d bought the asylum was also the same company he was having trouble with. His relationship with his mother was also interesting, and I loved finding out more about his life.
The blurb caught my interest purely just because I love crime thrillers but that it was also based around an asylum. I found the asylum’s past fascinating. I love the history of old places and often wonder what has happened there in the past so to see that incorporated into the story kept me reading, even when the story was slow.
I’m conflicted on this one. I spent most of the book balancing between giving up and keeping on reading. And just when I would give up and admit defeat something would pique my interest again. So I guess I can say it kept me reading - but only just.
Kirby’s personal life was interesting. I loved how the developer who’d bought the asylum was also the same company he was having trouble with. His relationship with his mother was also interesting, and I loved finding out more about his life.
The blurb caught my interest purely just because I love crime thrillers but that it was also based around an asylum. I found the asylum’s past fascinating. I love the history of old places and often wonder what has happened there in the past so to see that incorporated into the story kept me reading, even when the story was slow.
romaverse's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.75
hedyd's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of twists
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more in the series. The dialogue and the characters were realistic and there were plenty of twists to keep me turning the pages.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more in the series. The dialogue and the characters were realistic and there were plenty of twists to keep me turning the pages.
jtr99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
daniireads's review against another edition
3.0
The blurb about The Bone Jar had me sold when it mentioned a dead body being found in an asylum, so I went into this super intrigued as I love a good police procedural.
The Bone Jar is told in a multi view style, mostly bouncing between the point of view of Detective Kirby and Connie Darke. Connie has interest in the asylum due to her sister’s accidental death there, and wants more insight into what happened. She’s a bit of a wild card, and likes to get herself into some dangerous positions. We’re also introduced to Raymond Sweet, a former patient of the asylum still living on the grounds, who may or may not know more about that murder than he’s letting on. While investigating, secrets come to light from Kirby’s mom, and just whoa...
If you’re into police procedurals and thrillers/horror, this is definitely for you!
The Bone Jar is told in a multi view style, mostly bouncing between the point of view of Detective Kirby and Connie Darke. Connie has interest in the asylum due to her sister’s accidental death there, and wants more insight into what happened. She’s a bit of a wild card, and likes to get herself into some dangerous positions. We’re also introduced to Raymond Sweet, a former patient of the asylum still living on the grounds, who may or may not know more about that murder than he’s letting on. While investigating, secrets come to light from Kirby’s mom, and just whoa...
If you’re into police procedurals and thrillers/horror, this is definitely for you!
messy678's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25