tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post1676197856978847925..comments2024-03-28T19:12:38.306-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Death's Acre by Dr. Bill Bass and Jon JeffersonLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-45683342306848323332007-07-30T16:02:00.000-07:002007-07-30T16:02:00.000-07:00Andi - Thank you for recommending it to me in the ...Andi - Thank you for recommending it to me in the first place! :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72509755818252907692007-07-30T06:47:00.000-07:002007-07-30T06:47:00.000-07:00I'm very happy that you had a chance to read this ...I'm very happy that you had a chance to read this one and enjoyed it (although enjoy always seems a weird word choice when talking about corpses). ;)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-24529712316055261512007-07-29T21:30:00.000-07:002007-07-29T21:30:00.000-07:00Rhinoa - I imagine television dramas glamorize the...Rhinoa - I imagine television dramas glamorize the whole process a bit and make it seem easier and faster than it is. :-)<BR/><BR/>Sherry - Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Melody - Yes, the cover is very fitting. HahaLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42699543683972106112007-07-29T20:15:00.000-07:002007-07-29T20:15:00.000-07:00Hi Wendy! This one sounds good, not to mention the...Hi Wendy! This one sounds good, not to mention the cover plays a part too, hehe. ;)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42072612581852845822007-07-29T19:06:00.000-07:002007-07-29T19:06:00.000-07:00I think my sister would like this book if she hasn...I think my sister would like this book if she hasn't already read it. I'm going to send her a link to your review.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664642293286996220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63112813328070546622007-07-29T16:49:00.000-07:002007-07-29T16:49:00.000-07:00Sounds intersting. I love CSI and CSI Miami even t...Sounds intersting. I love CSI and CSI Miami even though there experiments always work first time and in record time! The new show on air over here Dexter has bits of forensics in it too. I haven't really read a forensics book, but will get around to it I am sure :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63623682977109533612007-07-29T12:32:00.000-07:002007-07-29T12:32:00.000-07:00Thank you, Nikki. :-)Debi - I hope you will enjoy...Thank you, Nikki. :-)<BR/><BR/>Debi - I hope you will enjoy it! I think you would find some of the crimes he talks about very interesting.<BR/><BR/>Kookie - I haven't yet read any of Jeffrey Deaver's books, can you believe it? I need to. I saw the movie, The Bone Collector years ago and really liked it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1405148615583218712007-07-29T08:48:00.000-07:002007-07-29T08:48:00.000-07:00I also really enjoyed 'Stiff' and the Kay Scarpett...I also really enjoyed 'Stiff' and the Kay Scarpetta novels, so this looks right up my alley. I would also recommend to anyone who is interested the Lincoln Rhyme novels of Jeffrey Deaver. Fascinating forensic work there. I'm going to look into 'Death's Acre' now.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-508240933290854022007-07-29T07:14:00.000-07:002007-07-29T07:14:00.000-07:00Oh, thank you for this wonderful review! Sounds li...Oh, thank you for this wonderful review! Sounds like a book I definitely need to get around to more sooner than later. On many an occasion, I've tried to figure out why I'm so fascinated by true crime stories (as well as the fictional ones), but I've never reached any real answers. The psychological side of things tends to intrigue me a bit more than the physical science, but still I find it all pretty interesting. Definitely going to have to find this book...thanks again!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4990057694168133452007-07-29T01:07:00.000-07:002007-07-29T01:07:00.000-07:00Yick, while it sounds like an interesting book, I'...Yick, while it sounds like an interesting book, I'm not sure I could have finished it. Flies creep me out too.<BR/><BR/>Great review though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853980637566992330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57200239437144686042007-07-28T09:41:00.000-07:002007-07-28T09:41:00.000-07:00Bridget - Dr. Bass mentions that a den mother from...Bridget - Dr. Bass mentions that a den mother from a Boy Scout unit called and asked if the boys could have a tour of the Body Farm. I'm so glad he said no.<BR/><BR/>Tara and Framed - It really is a fascinating book, although I can understand why some people would rather not read it. While you could skip over the more graphic portions of the book, you would be missing a significant piece of the puzzle. There are some things I am squeamish about--bugs. LOL Those were difficult moments in the book for me, but at the same time it was really fascinating.<BR/><BR/>Wendy - Thank you. I do hope you will read it! Dr. Bass seems like someone I wouldn't mind getting to know. <BR/><BR/>I think what you do is wonderful. And it sounds like having your dog certified to search for cadavers has come in handy. Considering the area you live and work, that seems like a wise thing to do.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-44071671397284021782007-07-28T09:26:00.000-07:002007-07-28T09:26:00.000-07:00I also have a fascination with forensic science (w...I also have a fascination with forensic science (will have to read this book now!). One of the reasons I got interested in search and rescue was that it is all about putting together the clues to find the missing person...and although some find it "gross" I also certified my dog for cadaver and so was called out several times to actual crime scenes. I find it fascinating to understand the "dark side" to human nature - perhaps is was my early interest in psychology! Anyway, this was a well written, interesting review and I'll add this one to my wish list :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332796775305098552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4261490737479408582007-07-28T08:52:00.000-07:002007-07-28T08:52:00.000-07:00I'm not sure if I could read this book although I ...I'm not sure if I could read this book although I really enjoyed Scarpetta. I even like the CSI shows on TV although I have to look away sometimes when they are examining the body. Even so, it looks very interesting.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11761167511939575292007-07-28T07:06:00.000-07:002007-07-28T07:06:00.000-07:00I enjoyed reading your review. I don't know if I'...I enjoyed reading your review. I don't know if I'd ever read this book myself, but it's one I would recommend if someone were looking. My Mom and I used to read the Kay Scarpetta novels, as well so she might enjoy this.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84321474574387858862007-07-28T02:13:00.000-07:002007-07-28T02:13:00.000-07:00This one sounds pretty interesting. For someone w...This one sounds pretty interesting. For someone who is squeamish, I am fascincated by forensic science.<BR/><BR/>I was, however, annoyed to learn that there is going to be a reality TV show on the Spike network where "everyday" people work on murder cases. Whoever can "take" it will be the winner. Makes me glad I don't have cable ...Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63971734353187110802007-07-27T21:52:00.000-07:002007-07-27T21:52:00.000-07:00Amy - I definitely am glad I finally read it. Som...Amy - I definitely am glad I finally read it. Some of the stories were hard to believe--and yet I knew they really had happened. It's terrible what lengths some people go to.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37724602783776529282007-07-27T20:57:00.000-07:002007-07-27T20:57:00.000-07:00Nice review! I enjoyed this book too but you're ri...Nice review! I enjoyed this book too but you're right, it does require a strong stomach.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134658141375355475noreply@blogger.com