A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

A Morbid Taste for Bones

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #1

Ellis Peters

197 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Ellis Peters' introduction to the murderous medieval world of Brother Cadfael...A Morbid Taste for BonesIn the remote Welsh mountain village of Gwytherin lies the grave of Saint Winifred. Now, in 1137, the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has de...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 32%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 19%
dark 13%
funny 11%
relaxing 10%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
tense 4%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 32%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

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