The Cloister and the Hearth a Tale of the Middle Ages by Charles Reade

The Cloister and the Hearth a Tale of the Middle Ages

Charles Reade

714 pages • first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics historical romance challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

1922. Reade was an English novelist and dramatist, best known for The Cloister and the Hearth relates the adventures of the father of Erasmus, and is considered one of the best examples of historical novels. The book begins: Not a day passes over ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 100%
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.15

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