The Play of Death by Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne

512 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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It is 1670 and Simon Fronwieser is in the town of Oberammergau to bring his seven-year-old son to boarding school. As he bids his boy a tearful farewell, news comes of a shocking murder: the man who was to play the part of Christ in the town’s Pas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
mysterious 80%
informative 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.07

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