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A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4)

Elly Griffiths
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A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Elly Griffiths

A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Norfolk, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths follows forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway as she investigates the death of a museum curator found alongside a mummified bishop. The discovery triggers a series of events related to a tribal family's artifacts and local legends, intertwining Ruth's professional and personal challenges amidst a backdrop of historical intrigue.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

40,300 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elly Griffiths' A Room Full of Bones has received mixed reviews. Critics have praised its atmospheric setting and character development, particularly of the archaeologist Ruth Galloway, but some found the plot pacing uneven and less engaging compared to Griffiths' earlier works. Overall, it remains a satisfying read for fans of the series and those drawn to archaeological mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Room Full of Bones (Ruth Galloway, #4)?

A reader who would enjoy A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths likely appreciates intricately woven mysteries with a strong female protagonist. Fans of forensic archaeology will be captivated. Similar to readers of Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series and Kate Atkinson's Jackson Brodie series, this book blends suspense with rich character development.

4.1

40,300 ratings

76%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Norfolk, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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