The Anodyne Necklace by Martha Grimes

The Anodyne Necklace

Richard Jury #3

Martha Grimes

310 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A severed finger found at the scene of a baffling murder in the village of Littlebourne leads local constables on what seems like a wild goose chase. But Richard Jury prefers to take the less traveled route to a slightly disreputable pub, where dr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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