The Convert by David McKay, Stefan Hertmans

The Convert

David McKay, Stefan Hertmans

304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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In this dazzling work of historical fiction, the Booker International-longlisted author of War and Turpentine reconstructs the tragic story of a Medieval Christian noblewoman who abandoned her life for the love of a Jewish boy. The Middle Ages ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
challenging 47%
sad 47%
dark 42%
informative 42%
adventurous 28%
reflective 28%
tense 19%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 25% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.67

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