From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell

From Potter's Field

Kay Scarpetta #6

Patricia Cornwell

405 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller informative mysterious fast-paced
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From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will captivate fans of fast-paced, expertly crafted mysteries and crime stories, particularly those who enjoy complex, intelligent, and strong female protagonists like Dr. Kay Scarpetta, who will be on the edge of their seats as they follow her intricate investigation into a chilling series of murders.

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Christmas has never been a particularly good time for Dr Kay Scarpetta. Although a holiday for most, the festivities always seem to heighten the alienation felt by society's violent fringe; and that usually means more work for Scarpetta, Virginia'...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 2,108 reviews

Moods

tense: 80%

dark: 76%

mysterious: 73%

adventurous: 33%

emotional: 30%

challenging: 19%

informative: 14%

sad: 14%

reflective: 2%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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