St Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters
St Peter's Fair

Ellis Peters

272 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced
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Saint Peter's Fair is a grand festive event, attracting tradesmen from across England and beyond. There is a pause in the civil war racking the country in the summer of 1139, and the fair promises to bring some much needed gaiety to the town of Sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 50%
dark 21%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 11%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 21% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.82

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