Reviews

Bone Deep by Randy Wayne White

reads2rivet's review

mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

papidoc's review against another edition

3.0

I've only read a couple of other Doc Ford novels, but I have enjoyed them. While I enjoyed Bone Deep, it seemed more confusing, less tightly woven than the others. It also introduced a bit more of the mystical aspect for which his buddy Tomlinson has always been the comic foil, but at the end, tried to make it something more than just a slightly humorous sidelight. That didn't really work for me. Prehistoric artifacts, generational disputes, Native American mysticism (of a sort) are all mixed together in a bit of a frantic jumble, while Doc's normal marine biology and secretive past takes a back seat. I prefer the latter.

thegeekyblogger's review against another edition

3.0

Listened for Review (Penguin Audio)
Overall Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 3.50

Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)

First Thought when Finished: Bone Deep by Randy Wayne White was a pretty interesting mix of mystery and history!

Read It File It: I will admit I picked up Bone Deep because of the narrator and synopsis. I realize that it is number 21 in the series but honestly I never felt lost while reading. Randy writes a pretty good mystery and throws in some history to boot. The characters are engaging and overall this was a pretty good listen.

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By George Guidall / Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins

George is hands down one of my favorite narrators on the planet. He is just awesome at procedural and has a thing for nailing slightly older leading men. He still makes them sound darn sexy!

Final Thoughts: I think I will be checking out more books in this series!

sjkuzma's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

papi's review against another edition

3.0

I've only read a couple of other Doc Ford novels, but I have enjoyed them. While I enjoyed Bone Deep, it seemed more confusing, less tightly woven than the others. It also introduced a bit more of the mystical aspect for which his buddy Tomlinson has always been the comic foil, but at the end, tried to make it something more than just a slightly humorous sidelight. That didn't really work for me. Prehistoric artifacts, generational disputes, Native American mysticism (of a sort) are all mixed together in a bit of a frantic jumble, while Doc's normal marine biology and secretive past takes a back seat. I prefer the latter.

skinnypenguin's review

3.0

Interesting story about fossil bone hunting in Florida mixed in with greed and murder. As usual Thomlinson goes off on some of his wacky tangents and Doc gets involved in solving the theft of some old fossils. Doc has relationship problems with Hannah and learns a few things about his dog. Involves a character from Montana and undercover agents.

vkemp's review

3.0

When a Crow Indian shows up in Florida seeking two owl carvings his aunt lost years ago, Doc Ford and Tomlinson get caught up in the relic rustling business. I always enjoy Randy Wayne White's books and in this one we learn a lot about megladons and the other prehistoric animals that prowled Florida thousands of years ago. There is a ruthless subculture of black marketers who will kill to obtain prehistoric bones or ivory from mastodons or mammoths. Doc and Tomlinson have the usual lady issues and Doc works his ninja magic. Always entertaining.