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lacewing's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
caitie95's review against another edition
4.0
Three short, consise, but entertaining stories.
I found the first one, set before Cadfael became a monk, the most interesting.
I found the first one, set before Cadfael became a monk, the most interesting.
nsfinch's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This short book contains three short stories, one of which describes how Cadfael comes to the Abbey at Shrewsbury in the first place, and two others which are fairly standard mysteries. It was quite entertaining.
I took this book with me to jury duty because it was the physically smallest one I had at home that I hadn't read yet, and I could shove it in my purse. I didn't get placed on a jury, but I finished the whole book during the waiting times.
I took this book with me to jury duty because it was the physically smallest one I had at home that I hadn't read yet, and I could shove it in my purse. I didn't get placed on a jury, but I finished the whole book during the waiting times.
lisajh5858's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
cleheny's review against another edition
3.0
These are three short stories. Two are pretty standard mysteries for Cadfael. The first story tells the tale of Cadfael's decision to take up the monastic life. It's perfectly fine.
sylda's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rusereviews's review against another edition
4.0
A Rare Benedictine by Ellis Peters is my final read in the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael. I read the hardcover version, which is 118 pages and has some wonderful illustrations by Bascove.
This book contains three short story prequels to the Brother Cadfael books; all of the other books in this series are full-length novels. The first short story, "A Light on the Road to Woodstock," tells the story of how Cadfael eventually made his way to Shrewsbury Abbey. The second, "The Price of Light," is the most satisfying short story mystery of the bunch. The third, "Eye Witness," was full of wit and a pleasure to read.
If you're a fan of historical fiction that includes mysteries, I would highly recommend this series. I read this short story collection after I read all of the novels, but you can also read it before you start the rest of the series, if you'd like to go in chronological order.
This book contains three short story prequels to the Brother Cadfael books; all of the other books in this series are full-length novels. The first short story, "A Light on the Road to Woodstock," tells the story of how Cadfael eventually made his way to Shrewsbury Abbey. The second, "The Price of Light," is the most satisfying short story mystery of the bunch. The third, "Eye Witness," was full of wit and a pleasure to read.
If you're a fan of historical fiction that includes mysteries, I would highly recommend this series. I read this short story collection after I read all of the novels, but you can also read it before you start the rest of the series, if you'd like to go in chronological order.