Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs

459 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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The key to a modern murder lies in the sands of history. Examining a badly decomposed corpse is de rigueur for forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. But puzzling damage on the body of a shooting victim, an Orthodox Jewish man, suggests this...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 69%
tense 55%
informative 42%
dark 26%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.64

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