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14 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Henry VIII has ordered the dissolution of the monasteries and England is full of informers. At the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control with the murder of Commissioner Robin Singleton. Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer, and his as...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,586 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 42%
adventurous 37%
informative 23%
reflective 21%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
emotional 7%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 47% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Homophobia, DeathModerate
Sexual harassment, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Animal death, Child death, Animal cruelty
14 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Henry VIII has ordered the dissolution of the monasteries and England is full of informers. At the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control with the murder of Commissioner Robin Singleton. Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer, and his as...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,586 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 42%
adventurous 37%
informative 23%
reflective 21%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
emotional 7%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 47% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Homophobia, DeathModerate
Sexual harassment, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Animal death, Child death, Animal cruelty