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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
this one was a bit weird to read. it wasn't like his other historical fictions, but then it was? it just felt like he wasn't really into writing this. it felt...like the story was skeletal. he was merely going scene by scene and there wasn't really anything of substance between that. no meat, i guess. it all felt bland and just a bullet point list of events. like there was this one part that was written so awkwardly where they see off this couple and without even giving a sense of time ever passing since they said their goodbyes, they were back with no clothes and bloodied. like??? hello??? idk it felt lazy. this whole story could have been good if there was...interest from the author in it lol i didn't really feel concerned for any of the characters because no one stood out. they were all the same???
the only thing that made me give it two stars instead of one, was because i appreciate his realism in his stories. he's one of my favorite historical fiction writers just for that alone, where nothing is solved with just one thing being done. there's causes, effects, etc. etc. i like it. it's nice. i mean it wasn't a bad read, it was just...odd. it felt like something was off. it definitely was not like his other books, that's for sure.
the only thing that made me give it two stars instead of one, was because i appreciate his realism in his stories. he's one of my favorite historical fiction writers just for that alone, where nothing is solved with just one thing being done. there's causes, effects, etc. etc. i like it. it's nice. i mean it wasn't a bad read, it was just...odd. it felt like something was off. it definitely was not like his other books, that's for sure.
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
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:
No
A great book about how perseverance leads to justice.
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
All the characters just felt flat, like paper dolls. DNF.
Follett always tells a great story. Another page turner that did not disappoint.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 rounded down because some parts dragged on too long. Otherwise- interesting background, and details of the era that the author is known for.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Another plot recycled from Pillars of the Earth, but hey, a fun read nevertheless.