Sacrilege by S.J. Parris

432 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A gripping historical thriller set in sixteenth-century England and centered on the highly secretive cult of Saint Thomas Becket, the twelfth-century archbishop murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.   London, summer of 1584: Radical philosopher, ex-mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 85%
tense 42%
dark 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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