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This book was a mandatory read in high school and it’s been 6 years and it is still my favorite book. The plot is incredible but the writing style is even better. All those specific themed vocabulary focused on each character’s backstory is genius. Furthermore, all the historical details are on point and it is so fun to discover the old France. I highly recommend.

avid_d's review

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

writerlibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

That is a brilliant if somewhat quirky thriller. It's Adamsberg at the top of his game. Vargas writes an intricate tapestry of characters, a very scary bogey man, the threat of a black plague epidemic is a scary, scary thing. She uses history, psychology and an unorthodox way of putting things together that pulls the reader inside the story and you feel you have to read the next page and the next to find out the next clue, the next move of the killer and the next countermove of Adamsberg. It's a wonderful ride and you learn things too. Great bonus.

paulineg's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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