Revelation: A Shardlake Novel by C.J. Sansom

Revelation: A Shardlake Novel

The Shardlake Series #4

C.J. Sansom

560 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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It is spring, 1543 and King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, whom he wants for his sixth wife — but this time the object of his affections is resisting. Archbishop Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 85%
tense 69%
adventurous 61%
informative 26%
emotional 19%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
sad 9%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 24%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 36% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

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