Dreaming of the Bones by Deborah Crombie

14 hours, 17 minutes first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Often compared to both Ruth Rendell and P.D. James, Deborah Crombie is internationally acclaimed for her deftly written mysteries that combine suspense, with lyrical prose. Sharply etched characters further enrich this story of tangled relationshi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
emotional 47%
dark 36%
reflective 31%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
tense 21%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 16%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 31% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.87

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