fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

416 pages | first published 2003

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It's a summer of sizzling heat in Charlotte where Dr. Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist for the North Carolina medical examiner, looks forward to her first vacation in years. A romantic vacation. She's almost out the door when the bones ...
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Summary of 1233 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 52%
dark 39%
tense 39%
informative 26%
challenging 21%
emotional 13%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 86% | A mix: 6% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.68

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