The Devil's Novice by Ellis Peters

8 hours, 27 minutes first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Outside the pale of the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, in September of the year of our Lord 1140, a priestly emissary for King Stephen has been reported missing. But inside the pale, what troubles Brother Cadfael is a proud, secretive ninete...

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Community Reviews Summary of 380 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 41%
emotional 35%
hopeful 17%
reflective 11%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 27%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 38%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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