The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver

The Bone Collector

Lincoln Rhyme #1

Jeffery Deaver

528 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added

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 2,822 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 79%
tense 76%
adventurous 30%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
informative 13%
sad 8%
funny 2%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.99

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