The Bone Key by Sarah Monette

290 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

The dead and the monstrous will not leave Kyle Murchison Booth alone, for an unwilling foray into necromancy has made him sensitive to—and attractive to —the creatures who roam the darkness of his once-safe world. Ghosts, ghouls, incubi: all have ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 88%
tense 42%
sad 38%
adventurous 26%
reflective 23%
emotional 19%
challenging 11%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.02

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