Every Dead Thing by John Connolly

Every Dead Thing

Charlie Parker #1

John Connolly

467 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Former NYPD detective Charlie Bird Parker is on the verge of madness. Tortured by the unsolved slayings of his wife and young daughter, he is a man consumed by guilt, regret, and the desire for revenge. When his former partner asks him to track do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 808 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
emotional 33%
sad 25%
adventurous 22%
challenging 16%
funny 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 14%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 12% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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