Tara R. (portabellopig) reviewed The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison on + 40 more book reviews
There is a lot of interesting history that Emsley has compiled here, but this needed a second run through the editor's office. The grammar in this is so poor it makes it very hard to read and even harder to enjoy. Also, the organization is half-arsed at best. I was very, very disappointed with this - so much potential, and such a huge let-down after Elmsley's other book "The 13th Element".
Two stars in stead of one, because what I was able to flesh out before giving up was pretty entertaining.
Two stars in stead of one, because what I was able to flesh out before giving up was pretty entertaining.
