The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen

416 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Within the walls of a cloistered convent, a scene of unspeakable carnage is discovered. On the snow lie two nuns, one dead, one critically injured - victims of a seemingly motiveless, brutally savage attack. Medical examiner Maura Isles' autopsy o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,692 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
mysterious 73%
tense 62%
emotional 31%
adventurous 30%
sad 21%
challenging 13%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 37%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.94

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