928 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984882028
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Description
A thrilling and addictive new novel--a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle AgesIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,499 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
tense 46%
dark 36%
informative 26%
hopeful 23%
sad 22%
challenging 19%
inspiring 12%
reflective 10%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, RapeModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Violence, KidnappingMinor
Infertility928 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984882028
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Description
A thrilling and addictive new novel--a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle AgesIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,499 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
tense 46%
dark 36%
informative 26%
hopeful 23%
sad 22%
challenging 19%
inspiring 12%
reflective 10%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, RapeModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Violence, KidnappingMinor
Infertility