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There are few series I have read that have maintained a consistent level of quality throughout like C.J. Sansom's Shardlake series. They are consistently gripping, exciting and completely engrossing. I always need a few months plus break between reading them because they are so full on with historical context, but they are so worth the wait.

patsmith139's review

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5.0

Oh this was good! I nearly missed my bus stop several times. Shardlake & Jack Barak are two wonderful creations; very human and often annoy the hell out of each other but when the chips are down they see each other through. The answer to one of the two mysteries to be solved was a real shocker-didn't see it coming at all and very clever. Shardlake also has a nasty encounter with his old enemy Richard Rich. As ever beautifully rich in historical detail and just as you feel it would be like to live in Tudor England.

jemimalil's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious 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

4.25

evieintheshire's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

nic25's review against another edition

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Out of sorts mentally. Not really reading at the moment.

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