Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell

Body of Evidence

Kay Scarpetta #2

Patricia Cornwell

448 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell's suspense fiction classic, featuring gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. A reclusive author, Beryl Madison finds no safe haven from months of menacing phone calls--or the tormented feeling ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,975 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 71%
tense 61%
adventurous 22%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
sad 12%
informative 7%
funny 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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