The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid

The Skeleton Road

Inspector Karen Pirie #3

Val McDermid

384 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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In the center of historic Edinburgh, builders are preparing to convert a disused Victorian Gothic building into luxury flats. They are understandably surprised to find skeletal remains hidden in a high pinnacle that hasn’t been touched by maintena...

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Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 80%
tense 45%
emotional 41%
informative 39%
adventurous 30%
sad 28%
challenging 21%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 25%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 24% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 28% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.66

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