The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid

The Skeleton Road

Inspector Karen Pirie #3

Val McDermid

406 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious slow-paced
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The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid is a gripping and enlightening read that will captivate fans of complex, slow-burning mysteries and historical crime stories, particularly those who enjoy exploring the darker aspects of human nature, war crimes, and the pursuit of justice in the face of tragedy.

Community Reviews

3.73
based on 723 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 80%

dark: 75%

emotional: 44%

tense: 44%

sad: 33%

informative: 32%

adventurous: 26%

challenging: 20%

funny: 7%

reflective: 7%

lighthearted: 2%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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