A Burnable Book by Bruce Holsinger

A Burnable Book

John Gower #1

Bruce Holsinger

464 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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In Chaucer's London, betrayal, murder, royal intrigue, mystery, and dangerous politics swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of England's kings. Bruce Holsinger's A Burnable Book is an irresistible historical thr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 356 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
challenging 45%
dark 36%
adventurous 27%
informative 27%
tense 27%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.38

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