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The Bone Tree: (Penn Cage, Book 5) by Greg Iles | Summary & Analysis
The Bone A Novel by Greg Iles (Penn Cage, Book 5) | Summary & Analysis
This is a Summary & Analysis of The Bone Tree. Greg Iles’s latest installment, presents the ongoing stories of Penn Cage and others as they pursue cop-killing fugitives, uproot police corruption, work to redress the failures of racist policing in the past and uncover the truth behind the assassination of President Kennedy. A sprawling novel, it exhaustively details some four days in the lives of its characters, bringing some close to great triumph before snatching it away from them and dragging others into the depths of despair, offering them little if any hope.
The novel continues the Penn Cage series through an ongoing investigation of police corruption, organized crime and historical conspiracy in a driving, fast-paced narrative. Effective characterization and an authentic milieu, as well as engagement with some of the most fraught parts of the history of the United States, make the novel a compelling read well worth the time spent in doing it. Paced tightly, characterized well and written euphoniously, it rewards well the reader who sticks with the task of plowing through its pages. It is clearly not the end of its narrative arcs, and so readers of the Penn Cage series will surely have more to which to look forward after reading the current installment.
This companion to The Bone Tree also includes the
• Book Review
• Story Setting Analysis
• Story elements you may have missed as we decipher Greg Iles’ novel
• Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities
• Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
• Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs
• Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
• And Much More!
This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.
This is a Summary & Analysis of The Bone Tree. Greg Iles’s latest installment, presents the ongoing stories of Penn Cage and others as they pursue cop-killing fugitives, uproot police corruption, work to redress the failures of racist policing in the past and uncover the truth behind the assassination of President Kennedy. A sprawling novel, it exhaustively details some four days in the lives of its characters, bringing some close to great triumph before snatching it away from them and dragging others into the depths of despair, offering them little if any hope.
The novel continues the Penn Cage series through an ongoing investigation of police corruption, organized crime and historical conspiracy in a driving, fast-paced narrative. Effective characterization and an authentic milieu, as well as engagement with some of the most fraught parts of the history of the United States, make the novel a compelling read well worth the time spent in doing it. Paced tightly, characterized well and written euphoniously, it rewards well the reader who sticks with the task of plowing through its pages. It is clearly not the end of its narrative arcs, and so readers of the Penn Cage series will surely have more to which to look forward after reading the current installment.
This companion to The Bone Tree also includes the
• Book Review
• Story Setting Analysis
• Story elements you may have missed as we decipher Greg Iles’ novel
• Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities
• Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
• Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs
• Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
• And Much More!
This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.
90 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 26, 2015
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August 30, 2015
Riveting
February 21, 2023
Suspenseful till the very end.
Second book after Natchez Burning. Third book in trilogy is Mississippi Blood. I have loved all Greg Iles books.
Second book after Natchez Burning. Third book in trilogy is Mississippi Blood. I have loved all Greg Iles books.
June 9, 2015
Excellent companion to The Bone Tree
There are times, like when reading psychological thrillers or extensive novels with multiple story lines and characters, that the reader gets lost despite enjoying the book itself. The summary and analysis book for "The Bone Tree" by Greg Iles has been a big help in following along in the story and many of its themes. Because the story takes place around the time of Hurricane Katrina, it helps with background knowledge of the events that one can forget. The summary of "The Bone Tree" reflects on the highlights and main ideas of the chapters as well as any analytical comments they may be needed. The analysis section is really helpful, for example, it points out connections that may have otherwise been missed. If the summary and analysis is meant to be used with for a book discussion or class, there are also questions printed at the end. This companion has been very useful in understanding the most possible content in the novel "The Bone Tree".
There are times, like when reading psychological thrillers or extensive novels with multiple story lines and characters, that the reader gets lost despite enjoying the book itself. The summary and analysis book for "The Bone Tree" by Greg Iles has been a big help in following along in the story and many of its themes. Because the story takes place around the time of Hurricane Katrina, it helps with background knowledge of the events that one can forget. The summary of "The Bone Tree" reflects on the highlights and main ideas of the chapters as well as any analytical comments they may be needed. The analysis section is really helpful, for example, it points out connections that may have otherwise been missed. If the summary and analysis is meant to be used with for a book discussion or class, there are also questions printed at the end. This companion has been very useful in understanding the most possible content in the novel "The Bone Tree".
January 22, 2016
More people are killed in this book than any other one I've ever read and the theory about Kenny's death, while very possible is not worth chasing at this point as they are all dead. For 800 pages it's basically about corrupt government (which is quite probably) and killing.
June 23, 2015
On and on and on it rambled with no real closure at the end. I suppose it's part two of a trilogy.
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