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352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547506968
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication date: 10 January 2012
Description
Just back from maternity leave, forensic archeologist Ruth is finding it hard to juggle motherhood and work when she is called in to investigate human bones that have surfaced on a remote Norfolk beach. The presence of DCI Harry Nelson, the marrie...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,788 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
adventurous 41%
dark 35%
emotional 19%
reflective 10%
sad 9%
informative 8%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 29% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
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Graphic
Murder, War, Child deathModerate
Fatphobia, Gun violence, Pregnancy352 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547506968
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication date: 10 January 2012
Description
Just back from maternity leave, forensic archeologist Ruth is finding it hard to juggle motherhood and work when she is called in to investigate human bones that have surfaced on a remote Norfolk beach. The presence of DCI Harry Nelson, the marrie...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,788 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
adventurous 41%
dark 35%
emotional 19%
reflective 10%
sad 9%
informative 8%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 29% | Character: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, War, Child deathModerate
Fatphobia, Gun violence, Pregnancy