The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid

The Skeleton Road

Inspector Karen Pirie #3

Val McDermid

384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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In the center of historic Edinburgh, builders are preparing to convert a disused Victorian Gothic building into luxury flats. They are understandably surprised to find skeletal remains hidden in a high pinnacle that hasn’t been touched by maintena...

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Community Reviews Summary of 426 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 81%
tense 45%
emotional 38%
informative 38%
adventurous 27%
sad 27%
challenging 20%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 25% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 29% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.66

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