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  • Ruth Galloway, Book 6
  • By: Elly Griffiths
  • Narrated by: Clare Corbett
  • Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,665 ratings)
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The Outcast Dead

By: Elly Griffiths
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Summary

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway has excavated a body from the grounds of Norwich Castle, a forbidding edifice that was once a prison. She believes the body may be that of infamous Victorian murderess Jemima Green. Called Mother Hook for her claw-like hand, Jemima was hanged in 1867 for the murder of five children in her care.

DCI Harry Nelson has no time for long-dead killers. Immersed in the case of three infants found dead, one after the other, in their King’s Lynn home, he’s convinced that a family member is responsible, though others on his team think differently. Then a child goes missing. Could the abduction be linked to the long-dead Mother Hook? Ruth is pulled into the case, and back towards Nelson.

©2014 Elly Griffiths (P)2014 Quercus Publishing plc

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Awful narration

Had to give up, narrator shouting child voices make this dreadful. Destroys the story.
Please just read the book.

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Beware special offers...

I'd not heard of Elly Griffiths or the Ruth Galloway novels before this one appeared in an offer, and I thought It sounded ok, might as well give it a try

Oh dear - it has the lot. Archaeology, detectives, history - wonderful stuff, topped off by excellent narration and wonderfully evocative descriptions of the North Norfolk coast. A story that rattles along with several different strands.

The snag is it's No 6 in a series and it's hard to keep track of who's who and who's done what when they all have an established back history.

Nothing for it, I'll have to either read or listen to the previous 5. Just when I thought my credits would last the rest of the year... Thanks Audible!

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Horrible narrater, distroy the hole book

What disappointed you about The Outcast Dead?

The narrator

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The mystery it self

Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Clare Corbett?

Jane McDowell did a really good job

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

The narrator destroyed the hole book. She make a mock of the different caracters in the book

Any additional comments?

I will not recomand this book to a friend

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poor

the plot and sub plot are disconnectedwith little attempt to make a cohesive narrative.
The narration was unengaging and when an attempt was made to inject drama it was done by an increase in volume that was uncomfortable for earphone use.

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Dead boring

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No however I stayed with it to the bitter end hoping it would improve

Has The Outcast Dead put you off other books in this genre?

No I love crime novels, however it has put me off Elly Griffins.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

She was fine with female voices but awful when doing the male ones especially the American

Could you see The Outcast Dead being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

God I hope not, I can't imagine anyone wanting to star in it

Any additional comments?

This book was recommended to me as well as the rest of the series,however I guess it's like marmite either you like it or loathe it. I'm in the latter, if you want a good crime read try The Slaughter Man by Tony Parsons

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Excellent addition to the series

I have listened to all of Elly Grifiths Ruth Galloway books and this is definitely the best in the series. The plot is much tighter and the pace quicker than in some of the previous books and I was absolutely gripped. As usual the merging together of past and present is brilliantly done and the characterisation is excellent. I love the atmospheric Norfolk setting of the series particularly the descriptions of Ruth's home on the salt marshes. If you have not read any previous books in this series I would suggest starting at the beginning as the various relationships between the characters will make more sense. Clare Corbett reads this beautifully, although sometimes the male voices are not quite convincing! A highly recommended listen

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An average read

There is so much back tracking to past stories that the novel is sluggish and difficult to become engrossed in. The narrator is excellent and it is thanks to this performance that I was able to listen to the whole book. The main character Ruth Galloway is fairly well drawn but the other characters are fairly forgettable. I expect if I had begun with book 1 I might be more indulgent and enthusiastic as her fans are. Unless you are a fan I would give this a miss.

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Bit disappointed but still a good listen

Disappointed with the change of narrator but plot and characters still captivating and looking forward to the next in the series.

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Excellent Read

I really enjoy listening to Claire Corbett telling a story, she has a good range and is very clear. The Storyline was excellent with a great range of characters and you know what? I usually guess the culprit but pleased to say that I was shocked at who did what.. Really good book!

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An interesting book

If you could sum up The Outcast Dead in three words, what would they be?

Atmospheric different interesting

What other book might you compare The Outcast Dead to, and why?

The Lewis Man Same atmospheric tone and good characterisation

Which scene did you most enjoy?

In the playground

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Join the dig and don/t be afraid of the dark

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