The Outcast Dead by Elly Griffiths

The Outcast Dead

Ruth Galloway #6

Elly Griffiths

374 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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"Elly Griffiths draws us all the way back to prehistoric times . . . Highly atmospheric." -- New York Times Book Review The service of the Outcast Dead is held annually in Norwich commemorating the bodies in the paupers' graves. This year's proce...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
tense 57%
emotional 52%
dark 48%
adventurous 31%
sad 15%
informative 12%
challenging 10%
funny 8%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 44%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 26% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.93

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