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698 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099751816
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Oxford, 1663 - A seething hotbed of intellectual, religious and political tension. A young woman, Sarah Blundy, stands accused of the murder of Robert Grove, a fellow of New College. Four witnesses describe the events surrounding this death: Marco...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,213 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
challenging 44%
informative 24%
tense 22%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
emotional 13%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 17% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 41%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Medical content, MisogynyModerate
Physical abuse698 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099751816
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Oxford, 1663 - A seething hotbed of intellectual, religious and political tension. A young woman, Sarah Blundy, stands accused of the murder of Robert Grove, a fellow of New College. Four witnesses describe the events surrounding this death: Marco...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,213 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
challenging 44%
informative 24%
tense 22%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
emotional 13%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 17% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 41%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Medical content, MisogynyModerate
Physical abuse