The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone

The Anatomy of Deception

Lawrence Goldstone

352 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A mesmerizing forensic thriller that thrusts the reader into the operating rooms, drawing rooms, and back alleys of 1889 Philadelphia, as a young doctor grapples with the principles of scientific process to track a daring killer.In the morgue of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
tense 75%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.4

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