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 633 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 56%
reflective 43%
sad 43%
tense 37%
challenging 31%
emotional 31%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

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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