Death Du Jour by Kathy Reichs

453 pages first pub 1999 (view editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
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Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan faces a fast-paced, darkly mysterious challenge where science meets hidden malice. For seekers of secrets.

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When a recent skeleton among ancient bones raises questions--and danger--forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is the only one who can solve the case in this "triumphant second appearance" (Publishers Weekly) from #1 New York Times bestsellin...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 4,742 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 84%

dark: 80%

tense: 63%

adventurous: 46%

emotional: 23%

challenging: 21%

informative: 19%

sad: 16%

funny: 6%

reflective: 5%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

61% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

22% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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