Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters

Monk's Hood

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #3

Ellis Peters

210 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 717 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 41%
hopeful 23%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 13%
lighthearted 11%
dark 10%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
sad 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.87

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