The Sanctuary Sparrow by Ellis Peters

The Sanctuary Sparrow

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #7

Ellis Peters

271 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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In the gentle Shrewsbury spring of 1140, the midnight matins at the Benedictine abbey suddenly reverberate with an unholy sound—a hunt in full cry. Persued by a drunken mob, the quarry is running for its life. When the frantic creature bursts into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 40%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
funny 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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