Fludd by Hilary Mantel

Fludd

Hilary Mantel with Gordon Griffin (Narrator)

6 hours, 40 minutes first pub 1989 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical religion dark slow-paced

Description

One dark and stormy night in 1956, a stranger named Fludd mysteriously turns up in the dismal village of Fetherhoughton. He is the curate sent by the bishop to assist Father Angwin-or is he? In the most unlikely of places, a superstitious town tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 78%
funny 57%
reflective 42%
challenging 35%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.51

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