The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths

The House at Sea's End

Ruth Galloway #3

Elly Griffiths

390 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Just back from maternity leave, forensic archeologist Ruth is finding it hard to juggle motherhood and work when she is called in to investigate human bones that have surfaced on a remote Norfolk beach. The presence of DCI Harry Nelson, the marrie...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
tense 44%
adventurous 42%
dark 34%
emotional 19%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
informative 9%
challenging 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 30% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.72

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