A Column of Fire by Ken Follett

A Column of Fire

Kingsbridge #3

Ken Follett

1024 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced

Description

In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and lov...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
informative 53%
tense 46%
emotional 42%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
challenging 19%
reflective 16%
inspiring 14%
sad 12%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.96

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