Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

464 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

The sensational historical fiction debut from Sunday Times bestseller Dan Jones.July 1346. The Hundred Years' War has begun, and King Edward and his lords are on the march through France. But this war belongs to the men on the ground.Swept up in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 61%
tense 60%
informative 34%
emotional 30%
funny 20%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 31% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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