The Owl Killers by Karen Maitland

The Owl Killers

Karen Maitland

640 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From the author of Company of Liars, hailed as “a jewel of a medieval mystery”* and “an atmospheric tale of treachery and magic,”** comes a magnificent new novel of an embattled village and a group of courageous women who are set on a collision co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
sad 50%
emotional 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.74

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