Death In Holy Orders by P.D. James

Death In Holy Orders

Adam Dalgliesh #11

P.D. James

544 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Description

On a desolate stretch of the East Anglian coast, high atop a sweep of cliffs, sits the theological college of St. Anselm's. Down below, smothered by a fall of sand, lies the body of a young ordinand, the son of a powerful business mogul who wants ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
tense 40%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.68

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