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352 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786482129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: 01 December 2013
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,178 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 26%
informative 11%
sad 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 32% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, ViolenceMinor
Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia
352 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786482129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quercus
Publication date: 01 December 2013
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,178 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 26%
informative 11%
sad 8%
funny 7%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 32% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Murder, Animal deathModerate
Pregnancy, Animal cruelty, ViolenceMinor
Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia