The Devil's Novice by Ellis Peters
The Devil's Novice

Ellis Peters

232 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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From the Edgar Award-winning author: When a troubled novice is blamed for a priest's disappearance, Brother Cadfael seeks to save his soul--and his life. Outside the pale of the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, in September of 1140, a priestly...

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Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 44%
emotional 38%
hopeful 16%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 35%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.89

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