Dreaming of the BonesDreaming of the Bones
Score Modern
What it's about
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner, Sergeant Gemma James, take on a case that balances deep character with fine British atmosphere, in one of the most admired entries in Deborah Crombie's series.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Edgar Award finalist. Many consider it the best of Deborah Crombie's Kincaid and James mysteries.
You'll love it if you liked
In a Dry Season
How the Light Gets In
Black and BlueGood to know
It's part of a series but stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers61 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics21 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller1 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #328 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1034 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1906 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Dreaming of the Bones worth reading?
Yes. It was an Edgar Award finalist. It ranks #1,906 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Dreaming of the Bones about?
Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner, Sergeant Gemma James, take on a case that balances deep character with fine British atmosphere, in one of the most admired entries in Deborah Crombie's series.
How long does it take to read Dreaming of the Bones?
About 11 hours (428 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Dreaming of the Bones?
If you liked it, try In a Dry Season by Peter Robinson, How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny or Black and Blue by Ian Rankin.