Dickens & Rumi

book

Devil Bones

Kathy Reichs · 2008

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Graphic injury; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Source checked

Quick view

At a glance

Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Graphic injury4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Educational value3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Brief mentions of real-world products or brands consistent with modern settings.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple deaths and murder victims drive the plot; their remains and causes of death receive serious attention.

Graphic injury4/5
Why this rating?

Forensic examination of bones, corpses, decomposition, and other disturbing injury details is prominent.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Features moderate use of profanity and intense language appropriate for an adult crime thriller.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Religious settings, beliefs, or religiously connected evidence have meaningful relevance to the mystery.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief interpersonal relationships and romantic undertones common to the series.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension, creepy settings, and threats of ritualistic violence provide a suspenseful experience.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal sexual references, usually limited to adult relationships.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional casual consumption of alcohol by adult characters.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Murder, threats, assaults, weapons, and dangerous confrontations are central to the investigation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist repeatedly puts herself in danger to solve cases.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Shows analytical problem-solving and inventive use of forensic evidence to reconstruct events.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a range of characters in professional settings, though not heavily focused on identity diversity.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Offers substantial incidental learning about forensic anthropology, pathology, investigation, and interpreting evidence.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display empathy toward victims and their families, though the context is often clinical.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The narrative emphasizes the importance of justice, scientific integrity, and seeking the truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is intelligent and dedicated to her profession, though she can be impulsive.

Family discussion

Talk about it

Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Devil Bones would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Devil Bones, and what caused that change?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community reactions

What families noticed

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

Where to get it

Find in a libraryBuy on Bookshop.orgBuy on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Report an incorrect rating