Reviews

Cemetery Dance by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

tarynwanderer's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

fuzzkins's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

4.0

pandasbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

I have mixed feelings about this one. I enjoyed it immensely but I still (even years and several re-reads) I am still shook that they killed of Bill Smithback. I loved his character and was devastated to read this one. Thank goodness Nora is still around. She is my second favorite character. I enjoyed the interesting plot in this one and found it unique and chilling.

offbalance80's review against another edition

3.0

When an author (or authors) has so many great books behind them, a reader can get spoiled. After the breathtaking, enthralling, and completely compelling Diogenes trilogy, and the book or two that immediately followed, it was surprising to read such a by-the-numbers thriller.

I'd also hoped that if Bill Smithback ever had to meet his maker, he'd do it more spectacular fashion. I'd hoped that if D'Agosta and Pendergast were thrown together for another case, it would be as seamless a reunion as in the pages of Reliquary. So many parts of Cemetary Dance felt hasty - the explanations of the ancient religions, the "zombii," and the strange cult in the park - all lacked the wonderful depth that featured in previous books. Cemetary Dance is not a crucial entry in the Pendergast cannon, but it's an amusing enough side-caper.

hoosgracie's review against another edition

4.0

Enjoyable mystery featuring the usual supernatural aspects. Pendergast continues to be one of my favorite characters.

the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book, it is actually the first book I have read by these authors and I am for sure heading back to read more by them. Great characters, interesting storyline with great twists and turns, just a really fun read! I am not sure if this book is actually part of a series or not, but it worked very well as a "stand alone" novel, there were just a couple mentions of things that I imagine happened in other books, but nothing that if this is the first book you read by these authors it would confuse you. Definitely one to add to your "to read" list!

meason_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ndoenowu's review against another edition

5.0

favorite so far

Despite more animals dying this has been my favorite in the series by far! Glad I read Nora’s side book before this one, it actually made sense to me and felt more close to home because of now Bill and Nora met

dsheffield206's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rwarner's review against another edition

4.0

The authors can absolutely weave a tale that draws you in. If you're a stickler for plausibility, you'll probably want to pass. If you enjoy interesting thrill stories that are written well, have new twists, and keep you guessing, you'll enjoy this.