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403 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743493918
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 December 2004
Description
Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta investigates the murder of a reclusive author and discovers that forensic pathology is more than laboratory work when she becomes involved in a dangerous criminal investigation.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,985 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
tense 61%
adventurous 22%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, MurderModerate
Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Child abuseMinor
Pedophilia, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship
403 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743493918
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 01 December 2004
Description
Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta investigates the murder of a reclusive author and discovers that forensic pathology is more than laboratory work when she becomes involved in a dangerous criminal investigation.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,985 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
tense 61%
adventurous 22%
challenging 14%
emotional 13%
sad 12%
informative 8%
funny 4%
reflective 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 51% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, MurderModerate
Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Child abuseMinor
Pedophilia, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship