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carol000'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
4.0
jkeenereads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
english_lady03's review against another edition
4.0
I bought basically the entire Cadfael series when they went on sale on Christmas day, so I ought to get around to reading the ones I haven't yet.
Next up: The Sanctuary Sparrnow, Followed by Dead Man's Ransom and The Pilgrim of Hate. Why am I skipping The Leper of St Giles and the Devil's Novice? I already read/listened to them, that is why. I'll probably re-read at some point
This book was, again quite close to the TV adaptation, except the depiction of the female protaganist is more sympathetic. Also Aline. We were robbed of Aline Berenger nee Siward in the TV series. Hugh's wife is amazing, but we get her only in the books and this is wrong.
I think the central theme of this was not judging by appearances, and although it probably wasn't Peter's best book, it was worth reading. Recommended for all Medival Fiction and mystery fans.
Next up: The Sanctuary Sparrnow, Followed by Dead Man's Ransom and The Pilgrim of Hate. Why am I skipping The Leper of St Giles and the Devil's Novice? I already read/listened to them, that is why. I'll probably re-read at some point
This book was, again quite close to the TV adaptation, except the depiction of the female protaganist is more sympathetic. Also Aline. We were robbed of Aline Berenger nee Siward in the TV series. Hugh's wife is amazing, but we get her only in the books and this is wrong.
I think the central theme of this was not judging by appearances, and although it probably wasn't Peter's best book, it was worth reading. Recommended for all Medival Fiction and mystery fans.
hannog's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
laporziuncula's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
My favorite of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael so far. The suspense was top notch. Even though I was pretty sure I knew fairly early who the villain was I stayed intrigued in wanting to know how the mystery would be solved, what the motives were, and if the characters I was rooting for would escape unscathed.
Peter’s prose in this is just wonderful.
Peter’s prose in this is just wonderful.
grahamjohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kwcook's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
ebp's review
adventurous
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
3.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Death of parent, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Violence, War, Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual violence, and Confinement
Minor: Blood