Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell

Scarpetta

Kay Scarpetta #16

Patricia Cornwell

592 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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From America's #1 bestselling crime writers comes an extraordinary #1 New York Times bestselling Kay Scarpetta novel. Leaving behind her private forensic pathology practice in Charleston, South Carolina, Kay Scarpetta accepts an assignment in New ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 998 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 62%
tense 37%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.48

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