The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen

416 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Two nuns are brutally attacked within the walls of their convent. There seems to be no shred of motive. But during the autopsy Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles discovers something entirely unexpected. And when a second, heavily mutilated body i...

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Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 78%
tense 65%
adventurous 30%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
challenging 13%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.93

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