634 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Summer, 1545. England is at war. Henry VIII's invasion of France has gone badly wrong. Meanwhile Matthew Shardlake is given an intriguing legal case by an old servant of Queen Catherine Parr. He is asked to investigate claims of 'monstrous wrongs'...
Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
dark 55%
tense 55%
informative 38%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
reflective 8%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Rape, Animal death, CursingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Homophobia634 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Summer, 1545. England is at war. Henry VIII's invasion of France has gone badly wrong. Meanwhile Matthew Shardlake is given an intriguing legal case by an old servant of Queen Catherine Parr. He is asked to investigate claims of 'monstrous wrongs'...
Community Reviews Summary of 669 reviews
Moods
adventurous 75%
dark 55%
tense 55%
informative 38%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
reflective 8%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Rape, Animal death, CursingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Homophobia