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'The characters are constantly engaging - particularly the vulnerable Ruth - the writing is perceptive, as well as wryly humorous ... this is recommended' Spectator.
'Griffiths' excellent series is well-informed and original, and its setting in one of the bleaker corners of East Anglia is vividly evoked' Literary Review.
'Griffith's novels occupy a world where modern science and new age mysticism coexist but her characters' flights of fancy are leavened by common sense and humanity' Sunday Times.
'Like its predecessors, this is a wonderfully rich mixture of ancient and contemporary, superstition and rationality, with a cast of druids, dreamers and assorted tree-huggers as well as some thoroughly modern villains: a welcome addition to a great series' Guardian.
'Arriving to supervise the opening of a coffin, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway finds the museum curator dead. With DI Nelson, she is drawn into a sinister, life-threatening mystery that grips to its end' Woman & Home.
'a pleasing read ... exciting and with a more satisfying crime and detection element this time round as the plot is more clever and more robust' Eurocrime.
'I became utterly absorbed as the story unfolded ... Another wonderful entry in this justifiable highly acclaimed series' Promoting Crime Fiction.
'Griffiths' excellent series is well-informed and original, and its setting in one of the bleaker corners of East Anglia is vividly evoked' Literary Review.
'Griffith's novels occupy a world where modern science and new age mysticism coexist but her characters' flights of fancy are leavened by common sense and humanity' Sunday Times.
'Like its predecessors, this is a wonderfully rich mixture of ancient and contemporary, superstition and rationality, with a cast of druids, dreamers and assorted tree-huggers as well as some thoroughly modern villains: a welcome addition to a great series' Guardian.
'Arriving to supervise the opening of a coffin, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway finds the museum curator dead. With DI Nelson, she is drawn into a sinister, life-threatening mystery that grips to its end' Woman & Home.
'a pleasing read ... exciting and with a more satisfying crime and detection element this time round as the plot is more clever and more robust' Eurocrime.
'I became utterly absorbed as the story unfolded ... Another wonderful entry in this justifiable highly acclaimed series' Promoting Crime Fiction.
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'The characters are constantly engaging - particularly the vulnerable Ruth - the writing is perceptive, as well as wryly humorous ... this is recommended' Spectator. 'Griffiths' excellent series is well-informed and original, and its setting in one of the bleaker corners of East Anglia is vividly evoked' Literary Review. 'Griffith's novels occupy a world where modern science and new age mysticism coexist but her characters' flights of fancy are leavened by common sense and humanity' Sunday Times. 'Like its predecessors, this is a wonderfully rich mixture of ancient and contemporary, superstition and rationality, with a cast of druids, dreamers and assorted tree-huggers as well as some thoroughly modern villains: a welcome addition to a great series' Guardian. 'Arriving to supervise the opening of a coffin, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway finds the museum curator dead. With DI Nelson, she is drawn into a sinister, life-threatening mystery that grips to its end' Woman & Home. 'a pleasing read ... exciting and with a more satisfying crime and detection element this time round as the plot is more clever and more robust' Eurocrime. 'I became utterly absorbed as the story unfolded ... Another wonderful entry in this justifiable highly acclaimed series' Promoting Crime Fiction.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This came as a nice 'after Christmas' pressie due to its earlier than expected delivery (thanks Amazon - and Quericus!). If you've read the first three Ruth Galloway books (The Crossing Places: A Case for Ruth Galloway, The Janus Stone: A Case for Investigator Ruth Galloway, Forensic Archaeologist and The House at Sea's End: A Ruth Galloway Investigation), you won't need any prompting from me to get this one. If you haven't, then Ruth is a forensic archaeologist who specialises in bones. She works at the University of North Norfolk, and gets involved (very involved...) with Harry Nelson, of the Norfolk Police, and a wide range of other interesting, well-rounded, and very well written characters. When Room Full of Bones begins, there's been fall out from the events at the very end of Sea's End (which I won't reveal!), and it's nearly time for Kate's (Ruth's daughter) first birthday. A new neighbour, and a stunning archaeological discovery, lead Ruth and her friends into another paranormal-tinged police procedural, with a bigger part than usual for Cathbad (druid, and occasional science technician), and a move away from the Saltmarsh to other areas of Norfolk, and the horse racing world. It's easy to read, cleverly plotted, and full of quality touches. All the characters, even the cat and dog, are realistic and believable, and it's definitely recommended! It's important, though, to read the books in publication order - while the plots themselves don't follow on, you'll miss the character development if you read them randomly. If you're a fan of Phil Rickman's Merrily Watkins series, the TV series Bones (although Ruth and Harry are a long way from Temperance and Booth!), and Kathy Reich's books, you'll love this.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I have read and enjoyed the first three books in this series by Elly Griffiths, about forensic archeologist Dr Ruth Galloway. But this one was a disappointment. The storyline is ridiculous, the characters are stereotypes who behave in the silliest of ways, the writing is clunky and the pace is sluggish. It simply doesn't live up to its predecessors. If you're wondering if you need to have read the other books in the series, the answer is no: however if you haven't read them, they're better books than this one!
The story kicks off with the discovery (by Ruth) of a museum curator lying dead next to the coffin of a fourteenth century bishop. The coffin was discovered during the construction of a supermarket and was brought to the museum for an official opening. The bishop was an ancestor of Lord Danforth Smith, a local horse trainer who also owns the museum. It emerges that the museum has been receiving threats connected to a collection of Aboriginal skulls which a group feels should be returned to Australia. The group includes Ruth's new next door neighbour as well as her druid friend Cathbad.
There are several strands to the plot - some of which are unnecessary and seem to have been thrown in simply to provide a few red herrings. I was also irritated by the way that the author feels the need to tell us everything that has happened in the series up until now, to the point of spoiling little twists in the previous books (like what happened to her cat in The Crossing Places: A case for Ruth Galloway). Ruth is almost peripheral to much of the action in this installment - as is Nelson, for that matter. While it wasn't a total write off, it was a disappointment and I very much hope that the next book is an improvement.
The story kicks off with the discovery (by Ruth) of a museum curator lying dead next to the coffin of a fourteenth century bishop. The coffin was discovered during the construction of a supermarket and was brought to the museum for an official opening. The bishop was an ancestor of Lord Danforth Smith, a local horse trainer who also owns the museum. It emerges that the museum has been receiving threats connected to a collection of Aboriginal skulls which a group feels should be returned to Australia. The group includes Ruth's new next door neighbour as well as her druid friend Cathbad.
There are several strands to the plot - some of which are unnecessary and seem to have been thrown in simply to provide a few red herrings. I was also irritated by the way that the author feels the need to tell us everything that has happened in the series up until now, to the point of spoiling little twists in the previous books (like what happened to her cat in The Crossing Places: A case for Ruth Galloway). Ruth is almost peripheral to much of the action in this installment - as is Nelson, for that matter. While it wasn't a total write off, it was a disappointment and I very much hope that the next book is an improvement.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all the previous Ruth Galloway books, which are brilliant. Elly Griffiths then produced A Room Full of Bones, and this is even better! The same characters are still present,the story line is very gripping and parts of the story are darker than her previous books. Elly Griffiths is very good at making links between all four books and whilst this is different from her other three, the 'essense' is still the same. Don't be put off by some of the negative reviews, have a read, you will be suprised by the story line. This is not just a story book but a book that informs as well.
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I do love a bloody good detective story with unconventional characters that teaches you something about the world. Read more
I do love a bloody good detective story with unconventional characters that teaches you something about the world. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Sam Arnold
Sarah
This is an excellent story, the fourth in the series. I loved it. Ruth Galloway is again drawn into a mystery involving the past and the present coming together with unexpected... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Sarah
A Room Full of Bones
After a slightly disappointing review of House At Seas End, no. 3 in the series, I was hoping book 4 would return to the original format of archaeological/ police investigation... Read more
Published 20 days ago by wendy
Bit too much like a Jilly Cooper novel
I have absolutely loved the previous three novels in this series. The mix of archeology and forensics, together with the will they/won't they love affair between Ruth and Harry,... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Wendy
This is book 4 you need to read them in order
I like these books very much because of the Norfolk setting, and the continuing story of the characters is great. Looking forward to the next on in the series.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. June Salmon
Not Her Best
I have read all the books in this series and loved them all, till this one.
I found myself skipping pages because some of the details got very boring, perhaps it was the... Read more
I found myself skipping pages because some of the details got very boring, perhaps it was the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Avril A. Lebeau
Unbelievable
Unbelievable, disappointing - never thought I would write this about a Ruth Galloway/Harry Nelson story especially after the brilliant trio that preceded it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Bennett
Disapointing
I was so looking forward to the next book in the series and settled down expecting a good read, at times it was a Janet & John book some of it seemed to have been writen by someone... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Troopers mum
Great ideas but character development holds up the story
Much awaited return of of Ruth Galloway, the fourth in an excellent series set in Norfolk. Familiar characters return and perhaps are to over written to bring the reader up to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard Latham
Another wonderful entry in this justifiable highly acclaimed series.
Dr Ruth Galloway, Head of Forensic Archaeology at the University of North Norfolk, is due to attend the opening of the coffin of a medieval bishop at the local museum in King's... Read more
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