Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs

310 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In a house under renovation, a plumber uncovers a cellar no one knew about, and makes a rather grisly discovery — a decapitated chicken, animal bones, and cauldrons containing beads, feathers, and other relics of religious ceremonies. In the cente...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 71%
tense 67%
adventurous 32%
emotional 25%
sad 21%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
funny 10%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.68

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