The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths

The House at Sea's End

Ruth Galloway #3

Elly Griffiths

384 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

In "a wonderful, atmospheric mystery"* featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson, six bodies of men killed during World War II turn up in Brighton--bringing with them a long-buried, nefarious secret. *Milwaukee Journal S...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 43%
tense 43%
dark 33%
emotional 19%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
informative 9%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 34%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 30% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.72

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