Cause Of Death by Patricia Cornwell

387 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,205 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
tense 68%
dark 31%
adventurous 26%
challenging 10%

Pace

medium 50%
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

3.6

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