Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters

Brother Cadfael's Penance

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #20

Ellis Peters

272 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

In the autumn of 1145, Brother Cadfael finds himself in an awkward position. Receiving word that the son he had during the Crusades -- before he was a monk -- is in peril, Cadfael decides to attend a peace conference that might result in the young...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
reflective 57%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 28%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.09

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