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454 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751544831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: 01 November 2010
Description
An intriguing Dr Kay Scarpetta novel which will take Kay an ocean's breadth away from home. The case begins when a cargo ship arriving at Richmond, Virginia's Deep Water Terminal from Belgium is discovered to be transporting a locked, sealed conta...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,380 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
tense 75%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Medical contentModerate
Blood, Gore, Toxic friendshipMinor
Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting
454 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751544831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: 01 November 2010
Description
An intriguing Dr Kay Scarpetta novel which will take Kay an ocean's breadth away from home. The case begins when a cargo ship arriving at Richmond, Virginia's Deep Water Terminal from Belgium is discovered to be transporting a locked, sealed conta...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,380 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
tense 75%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
reflective 7%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Plot: 38% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Medical contentModerate
Blood, Gore, Toxic friendshipMinor
Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting