Gallows Thief by Bernard Cornwell

Gallows Thief

Bernard Cornwell

384 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Rider Sandman, having fought Napoleon in the French wars, expected to lead the life of an English country gentleman, but now, two years after Waterloo, his family is impoverished, his name is disgraced and he has been forced to relinquish the woma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 68%
tense 31%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 45%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.69

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