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411 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684841175
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 02 September 1997
Description
Rarely has a debut crime novel inspired such widespread excitement. A born storyteller, Dr. Kathy Reichs walks in the steps of her heroine, Dr. Temperance Brennan. She spends her days in the autopsy suite, the courtroom, the crime lab, with cops, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,427 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
tense 69%
adventurous 35%
emotional 23%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
sad 13%
funny 3%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 37% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, StalkingMinor
Abortion, Infidelity, Transphobia411 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780684841175
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 02 September 1997
Description
Rarely has a debut crime novel inspired such widespread excitement. A born storyteller, Dr. Kathy Reichs walks in the steps of her heroine, Dr. Temperance Brennan. She spends her days in the autopsy suite, the courtroom, the crime lab, with cops, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,427 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
tense 69%
adventurous 35%
emotional 23%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
sad 13%
funny 3%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 37% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Animal death, StalkingMinor
Abortion, Infidelity, Transphobia