The Anatomist’s Apprentice: A Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mystery Audiobook

" Harris is a good writer as the mystery plot develops nicely and keeps us entertained. Her presentation of the early medical/forensic side of the novel is well researched and very informative. But instead of sticking to just these two elements, she added romance which was utterly stupid. "

" All in all it was a good book. The title is a bit of a misnomer and the ending seems to drag on a bit (from the Reichenbach Falls moment where Silkstone chases his nemesis to the end), but in keeping with the period, all this makes sense. "

" A good twist of fate for the characters and historical insite into the workings of Anatomists in the early years. I enjoyed the read "

" I like the historical fiction too but this was too boiler plate....beautiful young girl, mean husband, dashing doctor/lawyer/whatever. Started strong but kind of limped to the end even though there was a twist. "

" Loved it, intellectually stimulating. Definitely reading the next book in this new series. "

" This was not a bad read. The concept was interesting about the very very early science of forensics. As an anatomist the doctor conducts experiences after performing post-mortems. Interesting regarding the science. However, the story moved very slowly until the last 20 pages or so. This is supposed to be the 1st in a series, not sure if I would continue. But, who knows, I might try the next one when it comes out. In many series the Author improves as the stories and characters develop over the course of the series. "

" This was mediocre at best for a suspense/detective novel. The final solution was frankly quite unbelievable, and there were a lot of sections that were unduly flowery in description. "

" A tad slow and not really what it purported to be. Add in a convoluted plot line ( more of a squiggle) and too much gory detail without adding character development. "

" The forensic details are very interesting and I love Victorian London as backdrop, but the plot is somewhat predictable. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the language. "

" Gave up on this after listening to about 25%. The narrator was very good so can't complain there. There were way too many minute details about autopsy, scientific testing, etc and the story was just slow. I think some people will really enjoy this book. Just not me. I was bored. "

" This book should get an award for the best-fitting metaphors. True to the characters. "

" Book on CD. This was a mystery with a science/foresnic twist. It was good, but didn't floor me. "

" I thought this was good and would read more stories about Dr. Silkstone. "

" I liked this book but didn't feel like the characters were as developed as I would have liked... I wanted to know what happened but didn't really "feel" anything for the characters going through it... "

" this was an e book ...i knew nothing about the series or author but it sounded interesting...and it was. good story..lots of twists and turns and i am moving on in the series now "

" So terrible! Like a bad telenova or Scooby Doo episode set in 17th century England. The glossary at the end defining basic English words was the crowning glory. "

" Wonderful! Twists and turns and can't believe the ending! I emailed this author and her next book in this series is not out until next January. Bummer! "

" soap opera-ish st times, easy to read. held my interest long enough t read it. thankfully it wasn't very long. "

" This book was easily 3.5 stars. It has a very slow start with lots of twists and turns at the end. I would have liked to see the author describe her characters better as I never could imagine them in my mind. Would read another Dr. Silkstone Mystery if just for the old medical information/jargon! "

" Interesting subject. I think the series will improve as the characters become more defined. "

" I listened to the audio version of this and the reader did an excellent job. I felt it was a good book for a debut - not perfect but a good beginning. I look forward to reading more in this series. "

" It's really 3.5 stars for this book, which I quite enjoyed. It ran a little long at times and there were a few spots that triggered my editorial impulses, but all in all it was a good period piece and a nice little mystery. The audiobook was nicely performed by Simon Vance. "