The Knight Templar by Jan Guillou

The Knight Templar

The Crusades Trilogy #2

Jan Guillou with Anna Paterson (Translator)

467 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical religion adventurous informative fast-paced
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Born in 1150 to an aristocratic Swedish family, handsome Arn Magnusson is educated at a Cistercian monastery. As well as training to be a monk, he is to be a warrior, and becomes a master archer and swordsman under the tutelage of the giant Brothe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 42%
tense 42%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

slow 75%
fast 12%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.94

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