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536 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156001311
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt
Publication date: 01 January 1994
Description
The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detecti...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,091 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
tense 33%
adventurous 32%
funny 9%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Torture, Animal death, Misogyny536 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156001311
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt
Publication date: 01 January 1994
Description
The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detecti...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,091 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
tense 33%
adventurous 32%
funny 9%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Torture, Animal death, Misogyny