Fludd by Hilary Mantel

186 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical religion dark slow-paced
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One dark and stormy night in 1956, a stranger named Fludd mysteriously turns up in the dismal village of Fetherhoughton. He is the curate sent by the bishop to assist Father Angwin-or is he? In the most unlikely of places, a superstitious town tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 327 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
funny 53%
reflective 53%
dark 50%
challenging 23%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.51

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