limdurlu's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tobyvamp's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
canadiyank's review against another edition
5.0
Although I solved the mystery pretty early on in this book this is one of my favourites of the series. Once again Peters' descriptions of peoples' personalities draws you in. Her descriptions are absolutely poetic, and sometimes I read them several times simply to enjoy the words. All her characters have such depth and humanity. This wasn't much of a mystery but it was a well-written, enjoyable story and good addition to the Brother Cadfael series.
roshk99's review against another edition
3.0
It has been a while since I have read a Cadfael, and it was as good as I remember. If you have seen the tv series, highly recommend reading the books to get a different experience.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
5.0
A story of star-crossed lovers, the lives chosen by them, the lies that kept them apart. Quite a love story.
readingelli's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Incest, Abortion, and Murder
tamara_joy's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest, Murder, Abortion, Pregnancy, Classism, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
bookcraft's review against another edition
4.0
I saw one of the twists coming from a long ways off, but it was enjoyable to watch it unfold, and I wasn't sure how certain interpersonal things would resolve until they did...although in retrospect it probably should've been a no-brainer, considering the facts.
Audiobook note: Patrick Tull isn't a bad narrator, but he's not my favorite, either.
Audiobook note: Patrick Tull isn't a bad narrator, but he's not my favorite, either.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
5.0
This is absolutely one of my favourite in the Cadfael series. There's a slow but steady burn to the true climax of the story, and it doesn't have the typical set-up of some of the other novels. Also: it's nigh impossible to predict all of the corkscrew twists in the plot. The side characters are compelling, the tragedy poignant, and the resolution all the more satisfying because it isn't picture perfect with every complication made better. Truly one of Peters' best plotted and executed outings.