A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

A Morbid Taste for Bones

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #1

Ellis Peters

291 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The "irresistible" and "compelling" first novel in the historical mystery series featuring a Welsh Benedictine monk in the twelfth century (The Washington Post). A Welsh Benedictine monk living at Shrewsbury Abbey in western England, Brother Cadfa...

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Moods

mysterious 93%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 11%
dark 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
emotional 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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