Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs

459 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

The key to a modern murder lies in the sands of history. Examining a badly decomposed corpse is de rigueur for forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. But puzzling damage on the body of a shooting victim, an Orthodox Jewish man, suggests this...

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Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 72%
tense 61%
informative 27%
dark 22%
funny 16%
emotional 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.63

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