The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths

The Janus Stone

Ruth Galloway #2

Elly Griffiths

328 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

It’s been only a few months since archaeologist Ruth Galloway found herself entangled in a missing persons case, barely escaping with her life. But when construction workers demolishing a large old house in Norwich uncover the bones of a child ben...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
dark 60%
tense 47%
adventurous 36%
emotional 24%
funny 9%
informative 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
challenging 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 38%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.72

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