goonerette's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
skis_vole's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thedeadwoods's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
elusivity's review against another edition
4.0
Well-written. Fairly gripping. A very creditable addition to the series.
simon326's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A more regulation adventure greets Master Shardlake in hearstone, as a non-criminal court case brings him South close to Portsmouth, just as the climax of the 1544-1546 war with France provides a tense backdrop to proceedings. Naturally, the case is not as simple as it initially seems, and it gives the reader plenty to think over and digest, which provides more than enough motivation to keep reading.
However, this time sees our hero fighting not only with his legal adversaries, but coming to terms with his own character flaws. The fact that we share in the frustrations expressed by supporting roles such as Barack when confronted with the decisions made by Shardlake, show us just how deeply involved we have become with our hunchback lawyer. However, it makes the moments of revelations all the more satisfying, and leaves us with much hope for the future.
However, this time sees our hero fighting not only with his legal adversaries, but coming to terms with his own character flaws. The fact that we share in the frustrations expressed by supporting roles such as Barack when confronted with the decisions made by Shardlake, show us just how deeply involved we have become with our hunchback lawyer. However, it makes the moments of revelations all the more satisfying, and leaves us with much hope for the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Cursing, Xenophobia, Rape, and Sexism
Minor: Ableism
m1nature's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
roshk99's review against another edition
4.0
Terrific mystery as the lawyer Shardlake traverses into the realm of hidden mysteries and dark secrets. His books have a morbid twist that make them more realistic and have a deeper impact. This is a fantastic series, and I hope that Sansom writes another series.
didactylos's review against another edition
5.0
Superb, brilliantly immersive in the Tudor period. A great story that is well sustained and incredibly detailed.
katiec626's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape