Brimstone by Douglas Preston

Brimstone

Pendergast #5

Douglas Preston with Lincoln Child

497 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Behind the gates of a fabulous Hamptons estate, FBI Special Agent Pendergast comes upon the carnage of a gruesome crime: one that recalls the legendary horrors that befall those who make a Faustian pact with the devil. Surrounded by the choking st...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,278 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 82%
dark 62%
tense 62%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 20%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.94

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