One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters

One Corpse Too Many

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #2

Ellis Peters

334 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the summer of 1138, war between King Stephen and the Empress Maud takes Brother Cadfael from the quiet world of his garden into a battlefield of passions, deceptions, and death. Not far from the safety of the abbey walls, Shrewsbury Castle fall...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 47%
tense 26%
reflective 23%
dark 16%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 28%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 37% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.86

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