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louisa_g's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
everencore42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
krin5292's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good fictional account of the 13th century Albigensian Crusade (also known as the Cathar Crusade) in which the French Catholics in the northern part of France attacked the Cathars, a Christian sect, in the Languedoc in the south. I liked how these events were portrayed in the lives of Alais, her sister Orianne, her husband Guilhelm, and her father, Bertrand.
The 21st century scenes were not as good as the 13th century ones. I wanted to know more about how various characters were counterparts to the 13th century ones and many characters had similar names which added to the confusion. Still, I liked how Alice discovers the truth about her ancestor, Alais.
The 21st century scenes were not as good as the 13th century ones. I wanted to know more about how various characters were counterparts to the 13th century ones and many characters had similar names which added to the confusion. Still, I liked how Alice discovers the truth about her ancestor, Alais.
evgeorge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kristens_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I have a love hate relationship with this book which is why it took me so long to read. The historical fiction aspect, loved it. The overall story, loved it. But the time jumping, in this book...I didn't love. It was abrupt and took too long to jump back and left me like "wait, what happened before".
The narrative unfolds in dual timelines, alternating between the story of Alais, a young woman living in the 13th century during the tumultuous times of the Crusades, and Alice, a modern-day archaeologist who stumbles upon a cave containing ancient artifacts that could change history.
The narrative unfolds in dual timelines, alternating between the story of Alais, a young woman living in the 13th century during the tumultuous times of the Crusades, and Alice, a modern-day archaeologist who stumbles upon a cave containing ancient artifacts that could change history.
hpfangirl2000's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
seari's review against another edition
4.0
The first third of this was incredibly slooooow but when it gets going it's really good.
hillybillyhoo's review against another edition
5.0
Just exquisite! I loved this book. Sleep really got in the way. Great story. Great writing.
I'd reserved Sepulchre at the local library but I've ended up buying it because I can't wait that long!
I'd reserved Sepulchre at the local library but I've ended up buying it because I can't wait that long!