Brimstone by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Brimstone

Pendergast #5

Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

740 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Behind the gates of a fabulous Hamptons estate, FBI Special Agent Pendergast comes upon the carnage of a gruesome crime: one that recalls the legendary horrors that befall those who make a Faustian pact with the devil. Surrounded by the choking st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,641 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 84%
dark 71%
tense 69%
challenging 8%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 27%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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