The Butcher's Hook by Janet Ellis

The Butcher's Hook

Janet Ellis

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical dark sad slow-paced

Description

At nineteen, Anne Jaccob is awakened to the possibility of joy when she meets Fub, the butcher's apprentice, and begins to imagine a life of passion with him. The only daughter of well-to-do parents, Anne lives a sheltered life. Her home is a mise...

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Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 31%
mysterious 25%
sad 18%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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