579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749397050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 October 2014
Description
Set in Italy in the Middle Ages, this is not only a narrative of a murder investigation in a monastery in 1327, but also a chronicle of the 14th century religious wars, a history of monastic orders, and a compendium of heretical movements.
Community Reviews Summary of 10,367 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
dark 53%
reflective 49%
informative 37%
adventurous 34%
tense 32%
funny 9%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Animal death, Torture, Confinement
579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749397050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 October 2014
Description
Set in Italy in the Middle Ages, this is not only a narrative of a murder investigation in a monastery in 1327, but also a chronicle of the 14th century religious wars, a history of monastic orders, and a compendium of heretical movements.
Community Reviews Summary of 10,367 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
dark 53%
reflective 49%
informative 37%
adventurous 34%
tense 32%
funny 9%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Animal death, Torture, Confinement