Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters

Monk's Hood

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #3

Ellis Peters

7 hours, 47 minutes • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Gervase Bonel, with his wife and servants, is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he is suddenly taken ill. Luckily, the Abbey boasts the services of Brother Cadfael, a skilled herbalist. Cadfael hurries to the man's bed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 716 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 23%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 13%
lighthearted 11%
dark 10%
emotional 8%
informative 8%
sad 6%
tense 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.87

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