A Burnable Book by Bruce Holsinger

A Burnable Book

John Gower #1

Bruce Holsinger

464 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

In Chaucer’s London, betrayal, murder and intrigue swirl around the existence of a prophetic book that foretells the deaths of England’s kings. A Burnable Book is an irresistible thriller, reminiscent of classics like An Instance of the Fingerpost...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
challenging 50%
dark 33%
informative 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.36

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