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shannasbooksnhooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.75
mikathereviewer's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Was really good. I expected it more to be info based than story based, but the stories were interesting too. Information on all the topics were rather less and lot of beating around the bush, so sometimes it was tiresome to read as I was seeking information about DNA, prints, etc. and not about who killed who. Wished it would have been cut a bit shorter and got more information. But except that it was a nice read. The pictures were cool too and even credited properly.
If anyone is interested in such stuff I would recommend it. Might be a longer read, but the infos there are amazing!
If anyone is interested in such stuff I would recommend it. Might be a longer read, but the infos there are amazing!
dare_devil666's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
5.0
When comes to learning about forensic science, this book explores almost all fields in forensic from blood analysts to psychologists with examples of the cases, even traced back to a couple hundred years ago. It is very informative and entertaining at the same time.
nm_1215's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, to be honest, I would have finished this book sooner if I didn't encounter a lil reading slump throughout the month.
Focusing on this book, I only have praise for the hard work the author put into writing this. If anything, it has rekindled my love for forensics and why I want to pursue a degree in it. It was so interesting and riveting to read the history behind the different categories of forensic science and the intriguing yet sometimes despicable cases that back them up.
I never realized the silent yet hardworking effort that the different forensic experts do behind the scene. I'm also surprised at how little credit forensic experts get not only in the court but also in the public eye, at least in the past. You can also really see how much progress was done throughout the years, from inhumanely smashing rabbits' heads to identifying a culprit's portfolio from a small drop of blood.
Personally, I loved the forensic pathology and DNA and Blood splattering sections of the book, but in all of them, I found the cases the most eye-catching. It baffles me how much deception, deceit, and chaos can be found throughout the years in humanity. Yet, despite that, we still find a way to solve these crimes and horrors in order to bring answers not only to the victims' families but to also prevent future crimes. If anything, seeing pictures of the evidence or the culprit or victims has just reinforced the spark to learn more about what forensic science can bring.
I've come to also realize that forensic science is a growing field and that methods aren't always produced in a fast-paced environment. If anything, one's efforts and dedication can bear fruit in another's the future. All in all, I would definitely read another similar book of hers or just forensics in general.
Focusing on this book, I only have praise for the hard work the author put into writing this. If anything, it has rekindled my love for forensics and why I want to pursue a degree in it. It was so interesting and riveting to read the history behind the different categories of forensic science and the intriguing yet sometimes despicable cases that back them up.
I never realized the silent yet hardworking effort that the different forensic experts do behind the scene. I'm also surprised at how little credit forensic experts get not only in the court but also in the public eye, at least in the past. You can also really see how much progress was done throughout the years, from inhumanely smashing rabbits' heads to identifying a culprit's portfolio from a small drop of blood.
Personally, I loved the forensic pathology and DNA and Blood splattering sections of the book, but in all of them, I found the cases the most eye-catching. It baffles me how much deception, deceit, and chaos can be found throughout the years in humanity. Yet, despite that, we still find a way to solve these crimes and horrors in order to bring answers not only to the victims' families but to also prevent future crimes. If anything, seeing pictures of the evidence or the culprit or victims has just reinforced the spark to learn more about what forensic science can bring.
I've come to also realize that forensic science is a growing field and that methods aren't always produced in a fast-paced environment. If anything, one's efforts and dedication can bear fruit in another's the future. All in all, I would definitely read another similar book of hers or just forensics in general.
naquare's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I’ve always grand, so this is was very interesting. I enjoyed understanding the timeline of this matter and how it changed criminal matters.
eldritch_ace's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
feyley's review against another edition
4.0
Such a fascinating read. This provides a fantastic overview of forensics and how the different disciplines came to be, including some of their landmark cases. It debunks how most crime procedural shows tend to show forensics. Sadly, forensics isn't nearly as glamorous as some of those shows portray but its still equally as interesting. Would definitely recommend to someone trying to learn more about forensic science, this is a good jumping off point. There's a decent list in the back of other books to pick up next if you want to delve deeper into anything referenced in the book.