Harlequin by Bernard Cornwell

Harlequin

Grail Quest #1

Bernard Cornwell

485 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging mysterious fast-paced
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The first book in Bernard Cornwell's bestselling Grail Quest series.The year is 1342. The English, led by Edward III, are laying waste to the French countryside. The army may be led by the King, but it is the archers, the common men, who are Engla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,038 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 56%
informative 43%
dark 36%
challenging 19%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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