Death and the Devil by Frank Schätzing

550 pages first pub 1995 (view editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous slow-paced
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Death and the Devil by Frank Schätzing is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical thrillers that weave intricate conspiracies with vivid medieval settings and resilient underdog protagonists.

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It's the year 1260 and the great cathedral - the most ambitious building in all of Christendom - is rising above the streets of Cologne. Far below its soaring spires and flying buttresses, an assassin of unnatural talent surveys his new hunting gr...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 257 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

mysterious: 62%

tense: 55%

informative: 48%

dark: 37%

funny: 24%

emotional: 13%

challenging: 10%

inspiring: 10%

lighthearted: 10%

reflective: 10%

hopeful: 6%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
62% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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