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bec_wheels's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an enthralling book about the religious conflicts during the 1550 to 1600s. I was hooked throughout and enjoyed all the different perspectives. It's a little complicated keeping track of all the characters, but it's definitely worth it. I really enjoyed all the historical references throughout the book. Also, it can be read as a stand-alone book, too.
kranzundkrone's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
elizabethlima's review against another edition
I enjoyed the other Ken follett books but this was almost a caricature of his writing style. His characters were either good or evil from page one and had no development from there. There was no plot, just all the main characters sitting in on Interesting historical incidents over about a hundred years. Some of the phrasing was really lazy (my dude, please replace "how come" with "why" throughout). And worst of all it gave in to prejudiced stereotype about Catholics and Protestants during the reformation in a way that suggests that the author read some third grade history books promulgated in modern Protestant countries and didn't bother to look any deeper. Real disappointed with this one.
hatteapear's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jakewilliams93's review against another edition
4.0
An easy to read book. Neat story set during Protestant movement in Europe in late 1500s.
skylabeouf's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
chrisarchbold's review
challenging
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kellynmadden's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
giuliae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
alfiebrooo's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25