A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters

A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother Cadfael

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #0.5

Ellis Peters

130 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Peters has gained worldwide praise for her meticulous re-creations of 12th-century monastic life. Here, her chronicles continue with a Christmas story, a tale of robbery and attempted murder, and a narrative of Brother Cadfael's early years.

Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
lighthearted 42%
adventurous 28%
relaxing 21%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
emotional 7%
funny 7%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Average rating

3.8

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