Sidney Chambers and The Shadow of Death by James Runcie

Sidney Chambers and The Shadow of Death

The Grantchester Mysteries #1

James Runcie

401 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sidney Chambers, the Vicar of Grantchester, is a thirty-two year old bachelor. Sidney is an unconventional clergyman and can go where the police cannot.Together with his roguish friend Inspector Geordie Keating, Sidney inquires into the suspect su...

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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

3.49

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