3.89 AVERAGE

lari_mcb's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

graceishuman's review against another edition

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2.0

I was very bored.

mintyfreshsocks's review against another edition

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4.0

A good tale - good characters, engaging bits of story, and a fun mystery.

lameoedipus's review

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2.0

Non credo continuerò la saga che vede protagonista fratello Cadfael.
Forse il mio giudizio è così negativo perché l'ambientazione medievale e la scelta del protagonista-detective rendono inevitabile il confronto con "Il nome della rosa", che viaggia a ben altre altezze.
Ma anche a volerlo considerare come il classico giallo inglese, con i prati ameni e le atmosfere distese (nonostante i morti), ne esce con le ossa rotte. Per mio gusto, la vita medievale, soprattutto nel bel mezzo della guerra civile tra Stefano e la cugina Matilde per il trono inglese, non è sufficientemente rilassata da farmi ritrovare quelle atmosfere che mi sono tanto care.
Nota di demerito: su sei personaggi (di cui uno è un frate, con le privazioni sessuali e romantiche che ne derivano) ci sono due storie d'amore. Ora, comprendo che data la lunghezza e il tema del romanzo, che è un altro, non ci si potesse aspettare chissà che approfondimento, ma allora sarebbe forse stata scelta più saggia evitare di far innamorare gente che si è parlata in tutto un quarto d'ora. Sicuramente io l'avrei preferito.

bstephens's review against another edition

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4.0

Second in the series. Cadfael meets Beringar. Story bound up with the war between Stephen and Maud. I wasn’t too keen on the trial by combat at the end but overall enjoyable.

carokinkead's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

queen_of_the_rats's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

teamchaotixfan's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

valouriousknight's review against another edition

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5.0

Another intriguing case for Cadfael

Set against the backdrop of The Anarchy Cadfael solves another murder, whilst remaining a force of chaotic good. Helpfully a cast of colourful characters support him in his cause.

All in this was an engaging and exciting read, and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

monkeyhog's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

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