The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen

416 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Two nuns are brutally attacked within the walls of their convent. There seems to be no shred of motive. But during the autopsy Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles discovers something entirely unexpected. And when a second, heavily mutilated body i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,729 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 74%
tense 61%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
sad 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
funny 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 30% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.94

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