Red Bones by Ann Cleeves

482 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Description

An island shrouded in mist and a community with secrets buried in the past . . .When a young archaeologist studying on a site at Whalsay discovers a set of human remains, the island settlers are intrigued. Is it an ancient find - or a more contemp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 962 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 49%
tense 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
sad 13%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.82

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