The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths

The Janus Stone

Ruth Galloway #2

Elly Griffiths

352 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

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...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 61%
tense 46%
adventurous 37%
emotional 25%
funny 9%
informative 8%
reflective 8%
sad 6%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.72

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