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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Starts slow, and has all the traits of the traditional boooring "80s-style female detective" novels where women are all sitcom wives that moonlight detectives because men let them. - And then, it becomes a deconstruction with moments of literary brillance. Love it!
A tough read, but an extremely rewarding one, as far as I'm concerned. Went to this expecting nothing, and will now continue directly with the sequel.
A tough read, but an extremely rewarding one, as far as I'm concerned. Went to this expecting nothing, and will now continue directly with the sequel.
A solid mystery, with interesting characters and amateur detective/professional archaeologist. Though I’m getting tired of the dead and/or missing girl story line. The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. 🌟🌟🌟
Too implausible for my liking.
It irks me when the detective is handing out original letters, that are possible written by a murderer to someone he has just met.
It irks me when the detective is handing out original letters, that are possible written by a murderer to someone he has just met.
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just really liked Ruth Galloway. She was a great character. And I enjoyed the archaeology in the book — more than the mystery. It was a fun read and I look forward to the next one in the series.
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
This author was recommended to me by a member of our book group. I really liked the whole forensic archaeology angle and the atmospheric descriptions of the bleak salt marshes. I understand why the character of Ruth Galloway is a bit marmite, but I quite liked her humanity and complexity. I was less convinced by her relationship with Nelson. I would be interested to see how this series develops but am not completely hooked...
Hemos estado leyendo la serie #ruthgalloway en las lecturas paralelas de #lasdamasdelcrimen
✒️ Los ecos del pantano ( The crossing places) 2009
✒️ El umbral de la mentira ( The Janus stone ) 2010
✒️ Una tumba entre las rocas ( The house at Sea' s End ) 2011
✒️ La herencia de los huesos ( A room full of bones) 2011
Ruth Galloway es arqueóloga forense y profesora universitaria. Vive con sus gatos en una solitaria casita frente a las marismas de Norfolk, en un lugar que fue sagrado para gentes del pasado, un lugar donde se unen tierra y mar.
Todo empieza con el descubrimiento de unos huesos y con la petición de ayuda del inspector Harry Nelson.
✒️ Los ecos del pantano ( The crossing places) 2009
✒️ El umbral de la mentira ( The Janus stone ) 2010
✒️ Una tumba entre las rocas ( The house at Sea' s End ) 2011
✒️ La herencia de los huesos ( A room full of bones) 2011
Ruth Galloway es arqueóloga forense y profesora universitaria. Vive con sus gatos en una solitaria casita frente a las marismas de Norfolk, en un lugar que fue sagrado para gentes del pasado, un lugar donde se unen tierra y mar.
Todo empieza con el descubrimiento de unos huesos y con la petición de ayuda del inspector Harry Nelson.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes