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raptorimperator's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
kmmcghan's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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
3.5
tarmiriel's review against another edition
5.0
A slightly more dramatic book than many of the others in the series, but quite a good read!
bllowns's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-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
4.25
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
This book have with two other books of this series been sitting on my shelf for years. I thought it was the first three books but turns out it was 1, 4 and 9. Anywho I enjoyed this cozy mystery set in medieval times a lot, the characters are great, with a lot of interesting characteristics to go a long with them and the mystery is compelling and interesting to follow. Hope I can find more books of this series in second hand soon!
rebeccabadger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.5
anna_hepworth's review against another edition
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.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Murder
git_r_read's review against another edition
4.0
Good. I always enjoy my time with Brother Cadfael. It makes me want to grow more herbs and flowers with medicinal and other practical uses.
thecesspit's review against another edition
4.0
Medieval crime fiction. No real twists or shocks, but the point of Brother Cadfael stories is to take the idea of a monk in the 14th Century and write a decent detective knowledge. It's comfort reading, with a nice tale that goes along at a steady pace, with plenty of period details (or so I imagine, not being an expert of medieval Benedictine monasteries) and believable characters who react in ways you can understand.
In this one, the Abbey's yearly money spinning trade fair is beset by murder (of course) and Cadfael gets involved trying to find the culprit. You have a good array of suspects, with the obviously innocent first arrest to the final denouement, where Ellis Peters adds a little romance in to sweeten the final brew for those who need neat ends and happily ever afters.
In this one, the Abbey's yearly money spinning trade fair is beset by murder (of course) and Cadfael gets involved trying to find the culprit. You have a good array of suspects, with the obviously innocent first arrest to the final denouement, where Ellis Peters adds a little romance in to sweeten the final brew for those who need neat ends and happily ever afters.