Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters

Brother Cadfael's Penance

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #20

Ellis Peters

319 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced
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For Brother Cadfael in the autumn of his life, the mild November of our Lord’s year 1145 may bring a bitter—and deadly—harvest. England is torn between supporters of the Empress Maud and those of her cousin Stephen. The civil strife is about to je...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
reflective 66%
mysterious 58%
hopeful 25%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 90%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.11

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