352 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786482129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: 01 December 2013
Description
It’s been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. But when construction workers demolishing a large old house in Norwich uncover the bones of a child ben...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,668 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 49%
adventurous 34%
emotional 23%
informative 10%
funny 7%
sad 7%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Fatphobia
352 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786482129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: 01 December 2013
Description
It’s been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. But when construction workers demolishing a large old house in Norwich uncover the bones of a child ben...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,668 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 49%
adventurous 34%
emotional 23%
informative 10%
funny 7%
sad 7%
reflective 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Fatphobia