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The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths

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melissa_who_reads's review against another edition

5.0

Enjoyed this story of old crimes coming back to haunt the present very much. Did not guess the identity of the murderer until right before the end -

allisgaze's review against another edition

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3.0

It's great when a writer shows the real life struggle with parenting that many people go through in addition to their daily work / solving myseries / pining romances....

jan55's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.5

I really enjoyed the historical aspect of this book in the series, WWII has always been very fascinating to me so I was immediately drawn in. I was in TOTAL shock when the killer was revealed, I had a totally other idea in mind. Another great one!

martha_w's review

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dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

susanhenry's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

laila4343's review against another edition

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4.0

This series is getting better and better. I love that the side characters are all starting to get interesting subplots. And the complexity of the central relationship, Nelson and Ruth, is attractive. I especially liked the realistic portrayal of new motherhood, Ruth’s guilt and all. This installment investigates the discovery of six WWII-era bodies found on a Norfolk beach where the sea keeps advancing towards the town. Can’t wait to read the next one.