611 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446344104
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books New York
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detecti...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,294 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 53%
reflective 50%
informative 34%
tense 33%
adventurous 31%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Murder, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, BloodMinor
Animal death, Confinement, Sexual content
611 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446344104
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books New York
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detecti...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,294 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 53%
reflective 50%
informative 34%
tense 33%
adventurous 31%
sad 7%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 22%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 40% | Character: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Murder, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, BloodMinor
Animal death, Confinement, Sexual content