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book_concierge's review
2.0
I have been interested in forensic science, particularly forensic pathology, since I was in about 7th grade (early '60s). I am endlessly fascinated with this subject. So I had high hopes for this book. Baden is a nationally known forensic pathologist. But he is far too aware of his own reputation. Rather than informative, I found this to be egotistical.
hods_phoe's review
4.0
This book was a very good insight into the world of criminal pathology and a behind the scenes look at what goes on during an autopsy.
I enjoyed the explanation of a range of crimes used to demonstrate points within each chapter.
The only downfall I found was the last 2 chapters were less engaging that the others. Perhaps because they were less medical and didn’t have any many anecdotal stories in.
Overall fascinating read!
I enjoyed the explanation of a range of crimes used to demonstrate points within each chapter.
The only downfall I found was the last 2 chapters were less engaging that the others. Perhaps because they were less medical and didn’t have any many anecdotal stories in.
Overall fascinating read!
crowyhead's review against another edition
4.0
Marion Roach has done a great job of co-writing this book. Reading the descriptions of Dr. Baden's work is rather like having Michael sitting across the dinner table -- she captures his voice wonderfully.
If you are already familiar with the science, this book might have too much overview for your tastes. It's a great introduction however, and has some really engaging case studies. Great stuff from a man at the top of his field.
If you are already familiar with the science, this book might have too much overview for your tastes. It's a great introduction however, and has some really engaging case studies. Great stuff from a man at the top of his field.
jcath's review against another edition
4.0
One of the things we have to do in class is recognize who the book was written for. I would put this book as the casual interested 'normal person', as well at a student just starting in the field, to get a general scope of what's involved.
I really really enjoyed it. It was easy and very enjoyable to read, and despite the (sometimes) graphic material depicted, it was one I reached for automatically to read over my morning breakfast and tea.
If you are at all curious about forensic pathology, or at all about how trace and physical evidence is collected and who does what, this book acts as a great overview of that world.
I really really enjoyed it. It was easy and very enjoyable to read, and despite the (sometimes) graphic material depicted, it was one I reached for automatically to read over my morning breakfast and tea.
If you are at all curious about forensic pathology, or at all about how trace and physical evidence is collected and who does what, this book acts as a great overview of that world.
realbooks4ever's review against another edition
2.0
Good for someone new to the subject of forensic science, but a little too basic for me. Also, some of the writing was a bit self-aggrandizing...
~Stephanie
~Stephanie
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