Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters

Monk's Hood

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #3

Ellis Peters

286 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Silver Dagger Award Winner: In this medieval mystery, Brother Cadfael faces suspicion when one of his herbal ingredients is used to kill a man.Christmas 1138. Gervase Bonel is a guest of Shrewsbury Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul when he sudde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 472 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 34%
hopeful 26%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 11%
funny 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 32%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 45% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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