A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

A Morbid Taste for Bones

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #1

Ellis Peters

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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In 1137 the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the remains of Saint Winifred for his Benedictine order. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales, where they find the villagers passio...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 34%
lighthearted 26%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
dark 14%
relaxing 12%
informative 7%
hopeful 6%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 45% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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