Every Dead Thing by John Connolly

Every Dead Thing

Charlie Parker #1

John Connolly

336 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Former NYPD detective Charlie Bird Parker is on the verge of madness. Tortured by the unsolved slayings of his wife and young daughter, he is a man consumed by guilt, regret, and the desire for revenge. When his former partner asks him to track do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,200 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 79%
tense 72%
emotional 30%
sad 29%
adventurous 25%
challenging 20%
funny 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 16%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.7

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