Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell

Fools and Mortals

Bernard Cornwell

432 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative slow-paced
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New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell makes a dramatic departure with this enthralling, action-packed standalone novel that tells the story of the first production of A Midsummer’s Night Dream—as related by William Shakespeare’s estra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
informative 45%
funny 27%
lighthearted 27%
tense 27%
emotional 22%
inspiring 18%
dark 13%
mysterious 13%
reflective 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 29%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 35% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.63

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