Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie

Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death

The Grantchester Mysteries #1

James Runcie

400 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

The first of the Grantchester Mysteries, and inspiration for the PBS/Masterpiece television series, finds Vicar Sidney Chambers beginning his career, as both a spiritual leader and a detective.It is 1953, the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 604 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 36%
emotional 27%
funny 18%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 30%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 33% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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