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ascottzechlin's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
2.0
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
One of my favorite series. As always, well plotted with interesting characters and situations. Listened to the audio version read by Patrick Tull who is perfect for these books.
daisey4's review against another edition
5.0
I love the Brother Cadfael books. Really good mysteries.
mugglemom's review against another edition
3.0
Could see the ending coming for a mile away but still a good story in the Cadfael cannon
averyb79's review against another edition
2.0
Probably a bit more predictable than the typical Cadfael books.
rebeccabadger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite mystery series, historic or otherwise. I loved watching the series on BBC, so much so that I bought it as a boxed set so I can watch whenever I need a fix of Derek Jacobi as the serene Brother Cadfael. I also have the series on the keeper shelf in omnibus form. It's not often that a I find a new-to-me story in the series, but I did when this arrived from Simply Books and I put in the disk player in the MINI.
I am not as fond of the Brother Cadfael on-the-road stories. I like when he sticks around the monastery tending his potions and herb garden. But this on-the-road tale was wonderful.
It's an intriguing and intricately woven tale of lost love and found love. And, of course, murder.
Mostly I love this story for the history that intertwines. I know I am glad to live this time, but it's nice to visit 1100's from time to time, especially if it includes Brother Cadfael.
Definite recommend.
I am not as fond of the Brother Cadfael on-the-road stories. I like when he sticks around the monastery tending his potions and herb garden. But this on-the-road tale was wonderful.
It's an intriguing and intricately woven tale of lost love and found love. And, of course, murder.
Mostly I love this story for the history that intertwines. I know I am glad to live this time, but it's nice to visit 1100's from time to time, especially if it includes Brother Cadfael.
Definite recommend.
eososray's review against another edition
4.0
By the very nature of these stories there is bound to be a religious aspect to them. Brother Cadfael is eminently practical by nature and as such he ascribes this same practicality to God. This I like. There are other views by other characters but the overwhelming one is Cadfael's.
In this book, another, more pious view is much more evident due to Brother Haluin, which somewhat dampened my enjoyment of the story. Not enough to seriously affect my love for the book or story, just enough to roll my eyes liberally and sigh in exasperation.
In this book, another, more pious view is much more evident due to Brother Haluin, which somewhat dampened my enjoyment of the story. Not enough to seriously affect my love for the book or story, just enough to roll my eyes liberally and sigh in exasperation.
limdurlu's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tobyvamp's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5