The Heretic: A Novel of the Inquisition by Miguel Delibes

The Heretic: A Novel of the Inquisition

Miguel Delibes with Alfred J. MacAdam

504 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

In what may well be the last great novel of one of contemporary world literature's most accomplished authors, Miguel Delibes takes us into the heart of sixteenth-century Spain.At the very moment Martin Luther nails his ninety-five theses to a chur...

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Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
inspiring 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.56

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