Harlequin by Bernard Cornwell

484 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging mysterious fast-paced
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Harlequins are lost souls, so loved by the devil that he would not take them to hell, but left them to roam the earth. In French, the word is hellequin -- the name given to the English archers who crossed the Channel to lay waste the towns and cou...

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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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