The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths

The Chalk Pit

Ruth Galloway #9

Elly Griffiths

384 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When Dr Ruth Galloway discovers they are recent - the boiling not the medieval curiosity she thought - DCI Nelson has a murder enquiry on his hands.Meanwhile, DS Judy John...

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Community Reviews Summary of 690 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 53%
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
emotional 32%
funny 17%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 27%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 32% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.95

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