The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place

Alan Bradley

The Grave's a Fine and Private Place

Flavia de Luce #9

Alan Bradley

368 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who delight in the nostalgic charm of 1950s England, the whimsy of a clever and spirited young sleuth, and the intricate web of family secrets and small-town mysteries, The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley is a captivating and delightful read.

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Flavia is enjoying the summer, spending her days punting along the river with her reluctant family. Languishing in boredom, she drags a slack hand in the water, and catches her fingers in the open mouth of a drowned corpse.Brought to shore, the de...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 2,618 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

adventurous: 61%

funny: 46%

lighthearted: 33%

tense: 15%

emotional: 13%

dark: 12%

reflective: 8%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 5%

relaxing: 4%

inspiring: 3%

challenging: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

24% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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