The Short Knife by Elen Caldecott

The Short Knife

Elen Caldecott

400 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional medium-paced
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It is the year 454AD. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Mai has been kept safe by her father and her sister, Haf. But when Saxon warriors arrive at their farm, the family is forced to flee to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 75%
tense 75%
informative 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 25%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.65

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