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grahamjohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mrflip's review against another edition
5.0
The best of the series
The Brother Haluin book was bad enough that I was ready to stop reading though these but this book makes me so glad I gave two more chances. Lovely story, lovely ending, Cadfael at his renegade mostly-pious best.
The Brother Haluin book was bad enough that I was ready to stop reading though these but this book makes me so glad I gave two more chances. Lovely story, lovely ending, Cadfael at his renegade mostly-pious best.
captlychee's review against another edition
2.0
Not a good effort. I'd idenitifed the killer by page 78 and nothing changed from that point on. However, there is a good, graphic denouement, so that's something.
On to book 17!
On to book 17!
cancancan's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Religious bigotry, and Murder
soniapage's review against another edition
3.0
Great that this audio version was read by Derek Jacobi who played Brother Cadfael on the PBS series but it is Abridged to a three hour length and I just feel like I've missed something. Good story about the touchy subject of heresy.
sandin954's review against another edition
3.0
The usual Cadfael formula with a nicely done plot made this a fun read.
mugglemom's review against another edition
3.0
abridged version is woeful to me...
will reread it when I can get the unabridged audiobook
will reread it when I can get the unabridged audiobook
telemwill's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy slipping into Brother Cadfael's world from time to time. It features the slow paced life of the gardens and the monastery interrupted by human tragedy. The plots tend to be very similar with the young romantic lead wrongfully accused of murder. This one adds charges of heresy as well, and it makes for a stressful, unpleasant read. Sadly none of the characters appeal to Scripture itself , and it turns into a debate with quotes from the church fathers. As usual, the Augustinian is made out to be the worst of the lot.
A good point is made that often as we age, our viewpoints change and mature. Also that it is the fruit of a person's life that speaks the loudest. Still I found it difficult to get past the opening chapters. Once I did, I enjoyed the mystery itself which is why I gave it three stars.
A good point is made that often as we age, our viewpoints change and mature. Also that it is the fruit of a person's life that speaks the loudest. Still I found it difficult to get past the opening chapters. Once I did, I enjoyed the mystery itself which is why I gave it three stars.