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aravenstorm's review against another edition
4.0
Skrevet i typisk Kaaberbøl stil. Meget flot skrevet, hvor der er en tilbagevenden til detaljer og en fin beskrivelse af karakterer, tidsperioden, samfundets opbygninger, og lignende. Bogen er skrevet ud fra Madeleines perspektiv og man følger hendes udfordringer ved at være kvinde i et samfund der er paterikalsk, og og styret af meget bestemte normer for hvad der forventes af mænd og kvinder.
Madeleines far er den såkaldte kadaverdoktor, og hun selv er meget interisseret i videnskab. Ved en række mystiske mord i området for hun mulighed for at assisterer sin far i arbejdet, og bryder med normerne. Samtidig med finder hun sig tilrette i sin rolle som kvinde, og begynder at finde ud af hvordan disse to ellers uforenelige ting forenes
Madeleines far er den såkaldte kadaverdoktor, og hun selv er meget interisseret i videnskab. Ved en række mystiske mord i området for hun mulighed for at assisterer sin far i arbejdet, og bryder med normerne. Samtidig med finder hun sig tilrette i sin rolle som kvinde, og begynder at finde ud af hvordan disse to ellers uforenelige ting forenes
cait_s's review against another edition
3.0
Overall, I found this book intriguing. A feminist protagonist, a look at early medical science, especially pathology, and a dash of the almost supernatural. But that dash of strange sometimes didn't sit right. Characters acted in ways that seemed uncharacteristic, and weren't adequately explained.
defectivemoxie's review against another edition
4.0
At time when autopsies and forensics are in their infancy, Madeleine, a young woman who is overshadowed by her gender struggles to make her way in a world domineered by men. Doctor Death is more than a police procedure, it's a layered tale of women's rights, dark family secrets, ground breaking science, and a culture that dictates that they be suppressed. Madeleine's unique position of the coroner's only daughter will draw you in, but her tenacity to find the truth will hold your attention until the final page.
mullesbogreol's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
dawn1117's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ckjaer88's review against another edition
4.0
Glimrende krimi med en skøn kvindelig hovedperson, der løbende trodser sociale konventioner og lærer noget om sig selv. Selve mordgåden er spændende og lettere okkult med uventede drejninger. Vil helt sikkert læse videre i serien.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
Historical murder mysteries set in 1800 is one of my favorite special genre of books!
Doctor death was a good one with an interesting plot following a woman. Looking forward for the next book in the series!
Doctor death was a good one with an interesting plot following a woman. Looking forward for the next book in the series!