One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters

One Corpse Too Many

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #2

Ellis Peters

292 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Brother Cadfael discovers a murder amid the wreckage of Shrewsbury Castle in this mystery series featuring "a colorful and authentic medieval background" (Publishers Weekly). In the summer of 1138, war between King Stephen and the Empress Maud tak...

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Community Reviews Summary of 967 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 50%
tense 25%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
dark 15%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.88

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