The Owl Killers by Karen Maitland

The Owl Killers

Karen Maitland

509 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In 1321, the English town of Ulewic teeters between survival and destruction, faith and doubt, God and demons. Against this intense backdrop, a group of women have formed a beguinage, a self-sustaining community of women. Led by the strong-willed ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
sad 50%
emotional 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.74

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