A Pale Horse by Charles Todd

336 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the ruins of Yorkshire's Fountains Abbey lies the body of a man wrapped in a cloak, the face covered by a gas mask. Next to him is a book on alchemy, which belongs to the schoolmaster, a conscientious objector in the Great War. Who is this man,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.73

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