1st to Die by James Patterson

8 hours, 56 minutes first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Four women share a determination to stop a killer who has been stalking newlyweds in San Francisco. Each of the four friends holds a piece of the puzzle: Lindsay Boxer is a homicide inspector in the San Francisco Police Department, Claire Washburn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,428 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 64%
dark 56%
emotional 34%
adventurous 29%
sad 18%
challenging 14%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 34% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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