Dissolution by C.J. Sansom

456 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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From the bestselling author of Winter in Madrid and Dominion comes the exciting and elegantly written first novel in the Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery series Dissolution is an utterly riveting portrayal of Tudor England. The year is 1537, and th...

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Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 69%
tense 42%
adventurous 37%
informative 23%
reflective 21%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
emotional 7%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 47% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.87

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