Brimstone by Douglas Preston

Brimstone

Pendergast #5

Douglas Preston with Lincoln Child

752 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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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 1,668 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 84%
dark 72%
tense 68%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 26%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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