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590 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789511258230
Format: Hardcover
Language: Finnish
Publisher: Otava
Publication date: 05 November 2004
Description
In 1540, during the reign of Henry VIII, Shardlake is asked to help a young girl accused of murder. She refuses to speak in her defense even when threatened with torture. But just when the case seems lost, Thomas Cromwell, the king’s feared vicar ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,398 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
adventurous 65%
tense 64%
informative 30%
emotional 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 47% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Murder, Torture, Religious bigotryMinor
Animal death, Antisemitism, Excrement590 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789511258230
Format: Hardcover
Language: Finnish
Publisher: Otava
Publication date: 05 November 2004
Description
In 1540, during the reign of Henry VIII, Shardlake is asked to help a young girl accused of murder. She refuses to speak in her defense even when threatened with torture. But just when the case seems lost, Thomas Cromwell, the king’s feared vicar ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,398 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
adventurous 65%
tense 64%
informative 30%
emotional 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 47% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Murder, Torture, Religious bigotryMinor
Animal death, Antisemitism, Excrement