The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

The Book of the Dead

Pendergast #7

Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

454 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

An FBI agent, rotting away in a high-security prison for a murder he did not commit...His brilliant psychotic brother, about to perpetrate a horrific crime...A young woman with an extraordinary past, on the edge of a violent breakdown...An ancient...

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Community Reviews Summary of 939 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 70%
dark 60%
tense 60%
challenging 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.97

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