Revelation by C.J. Sansom

Revelation

The Shardlake Series #4

C.J. Sansom

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fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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The first three Shardlake mysteries have won over critics and readers alike. In Revelation, Sansom's newest book in the series, the year is 1543 and King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, a woman sympathetic to reform, whom he wants for hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 996 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 85%
tense 70%
adventurous 60%
informative 26%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
sad 10%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 23%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 37% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 34%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.21

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