387 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751519174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Publication date: 01 August 1996
Description
Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner for the commonwealth of Virginia, is covering for an absent deputy when she is informed of a drowning. The victim is a reporter Scarpetta knew. Soon Kay, her niece, and her police captain friend are drawn ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,205 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
dark 31%
adventurous 26%
challenging 10%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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387 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751519174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books
Publication date: 01 August 1996
Description
Dr. Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner for the commonwealth of Virginia, is covering for an absent deputy when she is informed of a drowning. The victim is a reporter Scarpetta knew. Soon Kay, her niece, and her police captain friend are drawn ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,205 reviews
Moods
tense 68%
dark 31%
adventurous 26%
challenging 10%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.