The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver

The Bone Collector

Lincoln Rhyme #1

Jeffery Deaver

528 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Lincoln Rhyme was once a brilliant criminologist, a genius in the field of forensics -- until an accident left him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. W...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,680 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 83%
tense 72%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
sad 5%
funny 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.98

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