The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths

The Chalk Pit

Ruth Galloway #9

Elly Griffiths

374 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When Dr Ruth Galloway discovers they are recent - the boiling not the medieval curiosity she thought - DCI Nelson has a murder enquiry on his hands.Meanwhile, DS Judy John...

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Community Reviews Summary of 635 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 54%
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
emotional 35%
funny 14%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 26%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.94

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