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Barry Unsworth
239 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 5170268300
Format: Hardcover
Language: Russian
Publisher: AST
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 14th Century England, a troupe of touring actors arrives in a town where a deaf-and-mute girl awaits execution for murder. They research the crime and perform a play that is closer to the truth than anyone imagined. When the local lord summons ...
Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
reflective 50%
tense 41%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
informative 12%
sad 12%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia—
Barry Unsworth
239 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 5170268300
Format: Hardcover
Language: Russian
Publisher: AST
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 14th Century England, a troupe of touring actors arrives in a town where a deaf-and-mute girl awaits execution for murder. They research the crime and perform a play that is closer to the truth than anyone imagined. When the local lord summons ...
Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
reflective 50%
tense 41%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
informative 12%
sad 12%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia