The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths

384 pages 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 were recently buried, DCI Nelson has a murder enquiry on his hands. The boiling might have been just a medieval curiosity - now it sug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
dark 51%
tense 50%
adventurous 35%
emotional 30%
funny 14%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
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: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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