The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid

The Skeleton Road

Inspector Karen Pirie #3

Val McDermid with Cathleen McCarron (Narrator)

11 hours, 34 minutes first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the center of historic Edinburgh, builders are preparing to convert a disused Victorian Gothic building into luxury flats. They are understandably surprised to find skeletal remains hidden in a high pinnacle that hasn’t been touched by maintena...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 83%
tense 50%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
sad 22%
informative 16%
challenging 11%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 69% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.66

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