Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters

Monk's Hood

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #3

Ellis Peters

223 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Silver Dagger Award Winner: In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.Christmas 1138. Gervase Bonel is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he sudde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 41%
hopeful 25%
reflective 17%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 12%
dark 10%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
sad 7%
tense 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 43% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.87

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