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bowienerd_82's review against another edition
4.0
I love the way that the Cadfael books are not frozen in time, nor do they forget what has gone before. The years march on, and past events still affect the present.
This one refers back to the first book of the series a good bit (A Morbid Taste for Bones), as it involves the festival of St. Winifred, the saint whose bones the first book's plot revolved around.
I love the fact that we get to see Cadfael worrying about whether he has done the right thing. He's so often confidant and in control, it's nice to see the other side of him.
I also very much enjoy the way that the author weaves the plot with the larger happenings at that time in history down to the small human moments of the characters.
This one is quite a bit more mystical/religious than the books sometimes get, but I found the book both compelling and moving (and a good distraction from a long, long plane ride).
This one refers back to the first book of the series a good bit (A Morbid Taste for Bones), as it involves the festival of St. Winifred, the saint whose bones the first book's plot revolved around.
I love the fact that we get to see Cadfael worrying about whether he has done the right thing. He's so often confidant and in control, it's nice to see the other side of him.
I also very much enjoy the way that the author weaves the plot with the larger happenings at that time in history down to the small human moments of the characters.
This one is quite a bit more mystical/religious than the books sometimes get, but I found the book both compelling and moving (and a good distraction from a long, long plane ride).
lynn4mk's review against another edition
3.0
A bit more pious revery and the miraculous than I care for, but still a good story.
myliterarylove's review against another edition
3.0
While I am fond of these characters, it's getting a bit formulaic.
I might be taking a break from Brother Cadfael for now.
I might be taking a break from Brother Cadfael for now.
keithclark1964's review against another edition
4.0
I've really enjoyed this series. About half way through now.
margardenlady's review
4.0
Cadfael is also a favorite. In this story, there was way too much political stage setting at the beginning for my taste, but the story unfolds nicely and there is a surprise twist at the end. Thefts occur during a pilgrimage to St Winifred's reliquary, and then word of a murder reaches the abbey. How are these linked? Cadfael reveals all, although there is less herbalism described than usual in this story.
hopeevey's review
5.0
Another wonderful Brother Cadfael story! This one is less about the mystery itself, and more about the people it distantly touches on. By the end of the book, I was glad to learn the solution to the mystery, but was much more interested in what happened to the people. This would be a great mystery novel for folks who aren't normally fans of mysteries.
rinda's review
3.0
A great listen on Audible for just the pure joy of a good story. Well written. Cadfael is an enjoyable character as always.
kizzia's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thatrabbitgirl's review
4.0
This may be my favorite in the series so far. But, the emotional impact of this story only works if one has read the previous volumes, especially The Virgin in the Ice. When Cadfael sees Olivier in the church...I burst into tears.