The Codex by Douglas Preston
The Codex

Douglas Preston

The Codex

Douglas Preston

416 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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"Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated over a half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 55%
tense 45%
dark 10%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 18% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.55

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