Lamentation by C.J. Sansom

Lamentation

The Shardlake Series #6

C.J. Sansom

656 pages • first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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A reader who relishes a richly detailed, morally tangled historical whodunit in which personal loyalties and deadly politics are inseparable will savor this novel.

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As Henry VIII lies on his deathbed, an incendiary manuscript threatens to tear his court apart. Summer, 1546. King Henry VIII is slowly, painfully dying. His Protestant and Catholic councilors are engaged in a final and decisive power struggle; w...

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Community Reviews

4.28
based on 1,204 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 83%

adventurous: 72%

dark: 59%

tense: 57%

informative: 39%

emotional: 27%

sad: 27%

challenging: 21%

reflective: 16%

funny: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 3%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
2% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
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