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263 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751543827
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
In 1137 the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the remains of Saint Winifred for his Benedictine order. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales, where they find the villagers passio...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,048 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 16%
funny 15%
dark 14%
relaxing 12%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 44% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Death, Sexism, GriefMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Religious bigotry
263 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780751543827
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sphere
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
In 1137 the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the remains of Saint Winifred for his Benedictine order. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales, where they find the villagers passio...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,048 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 16%
funny 15%
dark 14%
relaxing 12%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 44% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Death, Sexism, GriefMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Religious bigotry