grumpy_dragon_48's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mommasaystoread's review
4.0
The Bone Farm has a varied cast of characters with one thing in common. They all have something to do with the illegal trade of wildlife, specifically tigers. Some are working diligently to stop the slaughter of so many tigers while some are working just as hard to line their pockets with the profit. Then there are those caught up and trying to find answers. The story is fast-paced and a fairly quick read with plenty of action and a few twists to keep us on our toes. This one read like a good action/adventure movie, and in all actuality it would probably do very nicely on the big screen. It would be bloody and quite violent, but our lonely hero, Dan, would translate well to film. There is a hint at romance for Dan, but it doesn't seem to pan out. Of course, this is just the first in the series, so there's still hope for him as the series progresses. All things considered, I did enjoy the read. It is emotional and sometimes hard to take with these beautiful creatures being hunted and treated so brutally, but it's a story that needs to be told even in fiction form.
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