A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

A Morbid Taste for Bones

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #1

Ellis Peters

191 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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In the 12th century Benedictine monastary of Shrewsbury, Brother Cadfael has settled down to a quiet life in charge of the herbarium after an adventurous, and far from monastic, youth. But when his piror determines to acquire the bones of a saint ...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 16%
funny 15%
dark 14%
relaxing 12%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
challenging 3%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 44% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | 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: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

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3.7

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