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A review by nm_1215
Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime by Val McDermid
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.