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232 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345471383
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Seeking the immortality promised in an ancient manuscript, The Book of Skulls, four friends, college roommates, go on a spring break trip to Arizona: Eli, the scholar, who found and translated the book; Timothy, scion of an American dynasty, born ...
Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
reflective 50%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
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Rape, Murder, Outing
232 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345471383
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Seeking the immortality promised in an ancient manuscript, The Book of Skulls, four friends, college roommates, go on a spring break trip to Arizona: Eli, the scholar, who found and translated the book; Timothy, scion of an American dynasty, born ...
Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
reflective 50%
adventurous 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, Outing