The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths

The Chalk Pit

Ruth Galloway #9

Elly Griffiths with Jane McDowell (Narrator)

10 hours • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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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 1,133 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 52%
tense 50%
adventurous 35%
emotional 30%
funny 14%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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