A review by frogggirl2
The Quality of Mercy by Barry Unsworth

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

While very much a continuation of the first novel, this book is a much smoother, better paced, and better constructed work of fiction.  While I was interested in what happened to these characters after the first book, I'm not sure this book is entirely necessary.  Some interesting character work, particularly Erasmus Kemp, carries the book.