The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen

432 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 is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,754 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 74%
tense 60%
adventurous 29%
emotional 29%
sad 19%
challenging 13%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
funny 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 31% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.94

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