The Convert by Stefan Hertmans

The Convert

Stefan Hertmans with David McKay

304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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In this dazzling work of historical fiction, the Booker International-longlisted author of War and Turpentine reconstructs the tragic story of a Medieval Christian noblewoman who abandoned her life for the love of a Jewish boy. The Middle Ages ...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 299 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

sad: 59%

informative: 46%

challenging: 40%

adventurous: 34%

dark: 34%

reflective: 31%

tense: 21%

mysterious: 6%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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