The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

The Crossing Places

Ruth Galloway #1

Elly Griffiths

304 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious medium-paced

Description

The first entry in the acclaimed Ruth Galloway series follows the "captivating"* archaeologist as she investigates a child's bones found on a nearby beach, thought to be the remains of a little girl who went missing ten years before.Forensic arche...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,273 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
dark 55%
tense 51%
adventurous 32%
emotional 21%
sad 11%
informative 9%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.66

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