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dillonbrantley's review against another edition
3.0
McDermid gives a good survey into some of the scientific techniques that underpin our justice system, and acknowledges how their credibilities have improved, been called into question, and continue to evolve.
The cases she uses as illustrative examples or introductions to the techniques are well-chosen and articulated clearly.
The cases she uses as illustrative examples or introductions to the techniques are well-chosen and articulated clearly.
angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The major areas of forensics were all addressed historically and then into the modern era. The examples and test cases when defined and discussed were interesting and enlightening. I've read nothing else as of yet from the author, but my only knock on this book would be that the text was pretty dry through most of it; to the extent that it nearly read as if it was a textbook. I burned through the first half and the. It took me a month to finish it.
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
4.0
Dive into the world of forensics with this fantastic book! As you walk through different advances, you will visit cases where these techniques were used, second autopsies, poison, and so much more.
Val McDermid takes a clear approach to how things are laid out, and is able to walk through the materials, where even those who are not crime junkies can follow and understand the sciences that are being used, and still being developed today.
This was a great read, and one that I really enjoyed! Highly recommend to all my true crime friends!
Val McDermid takes a clear approach to how things are laid out, and is able to walk through the materials, where even those who are not crime junkies can follow and understand the sciences that are being used, and still being developed today.
This was a great read, and one that I really enjoyed! Highly recommend to all my true crime friends!