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sherbertwells's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
sad
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
As the apocalypse looms, two monks investigate the lethal secrets of a wealthy abbey. One of those books which is more smart than enjoyable, but mystery fans will love the labyrinthine plot and fellow nerds will admire the semiotic shenanigans.
“It is a hard thing for this old monk, on the threshold of death, not to know whether the letter he has written contains some hidden meaning, or more than one, or many, or none at all” (610)
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Gore, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicide, and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Drug use, Torture, and Islamophobia
benasbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Torture, and Islamophobia
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