Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell
Body of Evidence
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Patricia Cornwell
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Body of Evidence

Kay Scarpetta #2

Patricia Cornwell

387 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell's suspense fiction classic, featuring gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. A reclusive author, Beryl Madison finds no safe haven from months of menacing phone calls--or the tormented feeling ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,328 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 76%
tense 62%
adventurous 23%
challenging 16%
sad 13%
emotional 11%
informative 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 14%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 34% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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