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emiller1018's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
liakeller's review against another edition
3.0
Another enjoyable installment with Ruth. Australia, hallucinations, animal rights, and horse stables.
lillianfc's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Like reading an episode of Vera, exactly what I wanted
sianw1992's review against another edition
4.0
I love Elly Griffiths! I read her books in days, even hours if I have a free weekend! The characters of Ruth Galloway and Harry Nelson keep me coming back time and time again, more than the murders do!
The way it's written is excellent. Because it's in the present tense, everything feels so current, like the events are happening somewhere in the world at the exact moment you're reading them. As always, the characters jump off the page. I love Cathbad. He always manages to keep Ruth's world on the right side of crazy.
My only downside for this book, was that the murder wasn't really a murder after all. I also missed Nelson. I won't spoil it for anyone, but Ruth and Nelson's relationship is half of the reason why I come back each time!
Now I can't wait for the next one! I just wish I didn't have to wait for so long!
The way it's written is excellent. Because it's in the present tense, everything feels so current, like the events are happening somewhere in the world at the exact moment you're reading them. As always, the characters jump off the page. I love Cathbad. He always manages to keep Ruth's world on the right side of crazy.
My only downside for this book, was that the murder wasn't really a murder after all. I also missed Nelson. I won't spoil it for anyone, but Ruth and Nelson's relationship is half of the reason why I come back each time!
Now I can't wait for the next one! I just wish I didn't have to wait for so long!
martha_w's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
gb50's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nypeapod's review
5.0
Another great book
This is a great mystery series. The characters are more developed and fleshed out in each book. If interested in archeology the main chart will intrigue you.
This is a great mystery series. The characters are more developed and fleshed out in each book. If interested in archeology the main chart will intrigue you.