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592 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
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Language: English
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Book 2 in the highly acclaimed Matthew Shardlake mystery series, now available from Vintage Canada. It is 1540 and the hottest summer of the 16th century. Matthew Shardlake, believing himself out of favour with Thomas Cromwell, is busy trying to m...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,402 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
adventurous 65%
tense 64%
informative 30%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 47% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Murder, Torture, Religious bigotryMinor
Animal death, Antisemitism, Excrement
592 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Book 2 in the highly acclaimed Matthew Shardlake mystery series, now available from Vintage Canada. It is 1540 and the hottest summer of the 16th century. Matthew Shardlake, believing himself out of favour with Thomas Cromwell, is busy trying to m...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,402 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
adventurous 65%
tense 64%
informative 30%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
reflective 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 47% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Murder, Torture, Religious bigotryMinor
Animal death, Antisemitism, Excrement