jackiebranz's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A historical novel about the lead up to the Jewish massacre in York in 1190. Griping, and does an impressive job recreating an atmosphere that can lead up to such a horrific event.
cynthiaswanson's review against another edition
5.0
Not an easy book to read, given the subject matter, but Greenberg does a wonderful job describing the lives of ordinary people in the years and months leading up to a tragic event. The story is told through the viewpoint of a cast of characters, most of them based on historical figures. It took me a while to sort out who everyone was, but once I did, I was engrossed in this story, even though I knew it would not end well.
scytale's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
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