Death in Holy Orders by P.D. James

Death in Holy Orders

Adam Dalgliesh #11

P.D. James

435 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

From the award-winning master of literary crime fiction, a classic work rich in tense drama and psychological insight. On the East Anglian seacoast, a small theological college hangs precariously on an eroding shoreline and an equally precarious f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 437 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 70%
sad 70%
dark 60%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
challenging 40%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.64

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