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440 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439148129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 29 December 2009
Description
Discover the "dazzling...fascinating" (Los Angeles Times) novel that launched the New York Times bestselling Kay Scarpetta series from #1 bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell. Under cover of night in Richmond, Virginia, a monster strikes, le...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,886 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 70%
informative 18%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
funny 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 46% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Homophobia, RacismMinor
Cursing, Sexism, Misogyny440 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781439148129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 29 December 2009
Description
Discover the "dazzling...fascinating" (Los Angeles Times) novel that launched the New York Times bestselling Kay Scarpetta series from #1 bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell. Under cover of night in Richmond, Virginia, a monster strikes, le...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,886 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 70%
informative 18%
challenging 15%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
sad 9%
funny 2%
reflective 2%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 47% | A mix: 46% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Homophobia, RacismMinor
Cursing, Sexism, Misogyny