Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, MurderMinor
Misogyny, Religious bigotry, SexismCommunity Reviews
summary of 645 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 18%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 5%Average rating
263 pages | first published 1977
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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...
263 pages | first published 1977
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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...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, MurderMinor
Misogyny, Religious bigotry, SexismCommunity Reviews
summary of 645 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 18%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 5%Average rating