The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston

The Book of the Dead

Pendergast #7

Douglas Preston with Lincoln Child

454 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

An FBI agent, rotting away in a high-security prison for a murder he did not commit...His brilliant psychotic brother, about to perpetrate a horrific crime...A young woman with an extraordinary past, on the edge of a violent breakdown...An ancient...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,083 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 72%
tense 66%
dark 61%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.98

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