The Outcasts of Time by Ian Mortimer

The Outcasts of Time

Ian Mortimer with Barnaby Edwards

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

December 1348. With the country in the grip of the Black Death, brothers John and William fear that they will shortly die and go to Hell. But as the end draws near, they are given an unexpected choice: either to go home and spend their last six da...

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Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 54%
dark 51%
adventurous 42%
sad 40%
hopeful 31%
informative 28%
challenging 17%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 48%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.41

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