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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Moods

mysterious 87%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 31%
emotional 25%
funny 18%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.5

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