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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
NGL, I am kind of into the romantic subplots that Ellis Peters seems committed to giving us. They are the kind of thing that don't really take up enough space in the narrative to get you wildly invested in them, but you can think a lot about how the structure and circumstances might be retrofitted to suit your own OTP... I think this will be a great series to motor through while stitching. A lot of promise
This is kind of a quaint historical fiction who-done-it with a little twist, maybe? The book was a quick read and fairly well done.
The mystery doesn't manifest until a third of the way into the book, and then it is done with still about 10% left. This is a book about setting up characters, time, place, situations, which, incidentally, has a murder mystery hanging out for a good while. As a history nerd, I really like that choice. Anyway, a fun enough read.
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Gentle historical mystery. I've been hankering for witty, complex historical fiction (think Dunnett or O'Brien). This didn't quite scratch that itch, but it had a nice amount of historical detail and I can see how the character of Cadfael could carry a series. Still, I don't think I'll be reading the sequels.
I liked Brother Cadfael’s intelligence and that he had come to the monastic life as an adult, with an experienced and worldly perspective, but some of the other characters were less compelling and the mystery felt a little thin overall, though it was tied together neatly.
Short, easy to read, and an interesting historical perspective. Plus I always think of Derek Jacobi in the TV series as Brother Cadfael. What's not to love?
What a joy to read a book and have Derek Jacobi in mind.... Its been quite a few years since a watched the series but I'm glad I stumbled upon the books.