The Bone Collector

By: Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: David McCallum

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The first novel in the New York Times bestselling series featuring forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme—from the author of The Never Game.

“Lightning-paced…a breakneck thrill ride.”—The Wall Street Journal

Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics—until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City’s past—and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won’t stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.

Includes the short story “A Perfect Plan” and a chapter from The Midnight Lock.©1997 Jeffrey Deaver; (P) and ©1997 Penguin Books USA Inc.

No more abrided books ever

This was a good enough book that I didn't feel like I wasted my credit but I could tell that a lot of good characterization and personality was left out due to it being abridged. This is the one and only time I'll ever make that mistake. From now on if there isn't an unabridged copy I'll just get the book.

I did like the narrator. David McCallum did a great job.

Good diversion

I have not seen the movie so did not have any preconceived notions of the story other than knowing who played the 2 main characters, so I envisioned Denzel and Angelina as I listened. I had not realized I downloaded an abridged version (which I never do on purpose), but the story didn't seem to suffer from being shortened. In fact, reading reviews of other unabridged Deaver books, perhaps abridged is the way to go to avoid what appears to be a habit of drowning readers in detail.
I'm conflicted about the reading by David McCallum - I think he is an excellent reader, and might be a great choice for a British mystery - perhaps Adam Dalgliesh. But this is clearly a New York story and cries out for an American reader, preferrably a native New Yorker. As much as I enjoyed McCallum's voice, there was a definite disconnect with the setting that was difficult to get over, and for that reason I've dropped it to 4 stars.

After seeing the film, I expected more.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Since I have seen the film before, the audio book was a disappointment to me. A lot of things left out. I would most likely not recommend it, especially not to someone who has read the book or seen the film. The narrator did a good job, though, not reading in a monotone manner.

What was most disappointing about Jeffery Deaver’s story?

The leaving out of a lot of details that are in the film / book.

What aspect of David McCallum’s performance would you have changed?

None - he did a good job narrating.

Did The Bone Collector inspire you to do anything?

No.

Any additional comments?

I am glad I didn't pay more for this audio book.

So much better than the movie

Great mystery and thriller! Very creative. Deaver, is there something we should know? You have GREAT books! Keep them coming.

Twisting end

If you could sum up The Bone Collector in three words, what would they be?

thought predictable, not

Did David McCallum do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

No.... not much different than his reading voice

Any additional comments?

Not as good as some of his later stories.