St. Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters

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St. Peter's Fair was a grand event, attracting merchants from across England and beyond. With the pause in the Civil War during the summer of 1139, the fair would bring some much-needed gaiety to Shrewsbury. But a wealthy merchant is found murdere...

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Community Reviews Summary of 596 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 50%
dark 21%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 11%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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