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583 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405050487
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: MacMillan
Publication date: 15 August 2006
Description
Autumn, 1541: King Henry VIII has set out on a spectacular Progress to the North to attend an extravagant submission of his rebellious subjects in York. Already in the city are lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak. As well as ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,177 reviews
Moods
adventurous 67%
tense 57%
dark 51%
informative 37%
challenging 23%
reflective 21%
emotional 17%
sad 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 46% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Murder, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Suicide, Child deathMinor
Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Police brutality
583 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405050487
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: MacMillan
Publication date: 15 August 2006
Description
Autumn, 1541: King Henry VIII has set out on a spectacular Progress to the North to attend an extravagant submission of his rebellious subjects in York. Already in the city are lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barak. As well as ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,177 reviews
Moods
adventurous 67%
tense 57%
dark 51%
informative 37%
challenging 23%
reflective 21%
emotional 17%
sad 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 46% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Murder, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Suicide, Child deathMinor
Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Police brutality