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633 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143120650
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 21 December 2011
Description
The epic fifth novel in the Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery series by the bestselling author of Winter in Madrid and Dominion Summer 1545. A massive French armada is threatening England, and Henry VIII has plunged the country into economic crisis ...
Community Reviews Summary of 834 reviews
Moods
adventurous 77%
dark 62%
tense 59%
informative 35%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
reflective 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 40% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
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Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Rape, Animal death, Animal crueltyMinor
Ableism, Suicide, Homophobia633 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143120650
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 21 December 2011
Description
The epic fifth novel in the Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery series by the bestselling author of Winter in Madrid and Dominion Summer 1545. A massive French armada is threatening England, and Henry VIII has plunged the country into economic crisis ...
Community Reviews Summary of 834 reviews
Moods
adventurous 77%
dark 62%
tense 59%
informative 35%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
reflective 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 40% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, WarModerate
Rape, Animal death, Animal crueltyMinor
Ableism, Suicide, Homophobia