The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths

The Outcast Dead

Ruth Galloway #6

Elly Griffiths

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

374 pages | first published 2014

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"Elly Griffiths draws us all the way back to prehistoric times . . . Highly atmospheric." -- New York Times Book Review The service of the Outcast Dead is held annually in Norwich commemorating the bodies in the paupers' graves. This year's proce...
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Summary of 688 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
emotional 54%
dark 51%
tense 51%
adventurous 32%
sad 16%
funny 13%
informative 10%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 23% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.9

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