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A review by nigelbrown
Sacrilege by S.J. Parris
3.0
It’s been a while since I read Prophecy and I remember it being an excellent read, well written.
Unfortunately, either my tastes have changed, (don’t think so) Ms Parris’s abilities have declined, or she is not quite as good as I remember. It’s a fine story with interesting historical content and Bruno is still a well formed character, but I just felt she’s become a little lazy. There is far too much convenience and coincidence, with clues falling into Bruno’s lap at every corner. The worst part, However, were the love scenes, urgh, childish and cringeworthy.
Hopefully I don’t feel this way after I read the next Shardlake.
Unfortunately, either my tastes have changed, (don’t think so) Ms Parris’s abilities have declined, or she is not quite as good as I remember. It’s a fine story with interesting historical content and Bruno is still a well formed character, but I just felt she’s become a little lazy. There is far too much convenience and coincidence, with clues falling into Bruno’s lap at every corner. The worst part, However, were the love scenes, urgh, childish and cringeworthy.
Hopefully I don’t feel this way after I read the next Shardlake.