The Bone Vault (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" This is the first Fairstein I've read, and I'd be willing to try another one. The romantic tension between the attorney and the detective, references to the 9/11 world trade center, and the wealth of info about the crime scenes (natural history and art museums) kept the story going. Far too many characters, though. "

" This was boring at best. The body of a girl is discovered in an ancient sarcophagus and the main character has to figure out who-done-it from an array of eccentrically-boring characters. Parts sounded like a lecture on museums. I like museums and it was tedious to listen to and too far-fetched to be interesting. Skip this, even on long car trips through Ohio. "

" I like mysteries. This one had many times that I wanted to keep reading to see what's going on. However, too descriptive on her sex crimes (don't want to read one of her other books because of it). Also, it had a few moments like the bicycle scene on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - drawn out and unnecessary. "

" The backstory of these museums is interesting, and so I finished the book. I did like it, though it was slow for the type of book it is. "

" Have mixed feelings about the 5th in the Alexandra Cooper series. I liked it more than the last novel mostly for the setting. A modern day body is found in a ancient sarcophagus just before it is sent to a museum in Egypt. Cooper and her detective pals are all set on solving the mystery. At first I loved the settings of NYC famous Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Natural History Museum. I enjoyed some of the background and behind the scenes of the museums. Then Fairstein seems to put WAY too much history and then throws in a long drawn out story of the political correctness of gathering bones of ancient and less ancient peoples for display. This is a valid issue but don't bring the mystery to a stop to get on a soap box. Fairstein also used this novel to give a first hand account of where and what her characters were doing on 9-11-2001. It was told as a flash back. I thought it was interesting but I saw other reviews didn't think it fit with the story. Over all I enjoyed it even though it was a little too long, had too many characters and added some distracting side stories. "

" A murder and a museum tour all for one price! "

" Surprisingly good, with minimal use of strong language, which seems unusual in this genre. The characters are plausible with sufficient depth. Probably unlike my wife I did not spot who dunnit until all was revealed, although I was close. A good holiday read type of book. "

" My first Fairstein read. A DA's professional life is a juggling act. I'll read another Fairstein book shortly. "

" Another great mystery from Linda Fairstein. Enjoyed learning about about the museums in New York and their History. "

" Ugh, don't bother. Boring boring and bad. And if you know ANYTHING about the world of museums, you'll just be disgusted at the silliness of it all. "

" A mysterious museum story, reminiscent of Preston-Childs' tales of monsters in the depths of the structures, but without the element of horror. A compelling, fast-moving tale. "

" Yeah - I like this Alex Cooper character - and will be reading the rest of the series "

" This is another great legal thriller from Linda Fairstein that deals with two of New York's great museum with a murder mystery wrapped inside with suspense and plenty of drama. "

" Like her others, this book really describes the background environment. This one is the Met and the Museum of Natural History in NYC. "

" Another great read in the "Alexandra Cooper" series. "

" The novel starts off slowly but I found the story to be very interesting. "

" More DA Alexandra Cooper stories! "

" What a great whodunnit, I wasn't expecting the murderer to be one of the museum staff. Also the background information regarding the museums was very interesting. Definitely worthy of another read. "

" I couldn't put this one down! Brilliant story....kiept me riveted! "

" I love the way Linda Fairstein throws a unique fact in each book. I anxiously await what new piece of information I will learn in each book. "

" Decent read. LOVED all the museum info and intrigue. The behind the scenes in big museums has always fascinated me. But the motive didnt do it for me "

" good-paced mystery. I enjoyed it but the dialogue would irritate me at times. "

" wasn't thrilled with this one.. "

" Easy to read crime-mystery. I read it quickly and it was easy to lose track of some of the characters, but I am looking forward to reading more in this series. "

" The story was good, the characters too. I don't know why but although I did not mind reading it, I didn't enjoy it much "

" Loved it. Made me want to read the rest of her books "

" very good story/history of new york "

" I love the way Linda Fairstein throws a unique fact in each book. I anxiously await what new piece of information I will learn in each book. "

" Read one, and did not really get into it, so tried this one and felt the same. Just ot my tpe of book. "

" My least favorite Fairstein. Ok but not great. "

" I couldn't put this one down! Brilliant story....kiept me riveted! "

" good-paced mystery. I enjoyed it but the dialogue would irritate me at times. "

" Increases your awareness of museum aquisitition practices. Many activities and people of interest, but the story is all over the place and lacks thrill for me. "

" Listened to the audiobook. I enjoyed this a lot. And I'm apparently listening to them out of order, but oh well. ;) "

" Like her others, this book really describes the background environment. This one is the Met and the Museum of Natural History in NYC. "

" The backstory of these museums is interesting, and so I finished the book. I did like it, though it was slow for the type of book it is. "

" absolutely fabulous. My only complaint is that cultures and societies were referred to as primitive, I found that to be condescending. Otherwise, a good page turning mystery. "