Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs

310 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

For Temperance Brennan the discovery of a young girl's skeleton in Acadia, Canada, is more than just another assignment. Évangéline, Tempe's childhood best friend, was also from Acadia. Named for the character in the Longfellow poem, Évangéline wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,383 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 71%
tense 54%
adventurous 34%
emotional 32%
informative 21%
challenging 19%
sad 17%
reflective 6%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 31% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.74

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