The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths

The Chalk Pit

Ruth Galloway #9

Elly Griffiths

384 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When Dr Ruth Galloway discovers they are recent - the boiling not the medieval curiosity she thought - DCI Nelson has a murder enquiry on his hands.Meanwhile, DS Judy John...

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Community Reviews Summary of 675 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 54%
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
emotional 30%
funny 18%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

3.94

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