Every Dead Thing by John Connolly

Every Dead Thing

Charlie Parker #1

John Connolly

467 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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Former NYPD detective Charlie Bird Parker is on the verge of madness. Tortured by the unsolved slayings of his wife and young daughter, he is a man consumed by guilt, regret, and the desire for revenge. When his former partner asks him to track do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,170 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 80%
tense 73%
emotional 31%
sad 28%
adventurous 21%
challenging 21%
reflective 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.7

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