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anna_hepworth's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is a perfectly fine historical murder mystery, which I found both easy to put down (and forget about), and easy to pick up (and remember what was going on). I do like that our 'detective', Brother Cadfael isn't the only one doing the investigations, nor the only one working things out -- it is very much an ensemble in this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Murder
kappafrog's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
My least favourite in the series so far. The Welshman who knows everything was a fun character but never ended up doing much except providing exposition. I really didn't like how the narrative at times treated Emma as a prize Philip deserved to win. The fair was a nice change of pace, though it was too bad none of the book took place in Wales. The book has most of the usual charms of the series but bored me at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Death, Misogyny, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Classism, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent, Rape, War, and Sexual assault
bedneyauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Rape
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