579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544176560
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 22 April 2014
Description
The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detect...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,519 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
sad 7%
funny 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Murder, MisogynyModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, BloodMinor
Animal death, Confinement, Sexual content579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544176560
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 22 April 2014
Description
The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detect...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,519 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
sad 7%
funny 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 38% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Murder, MisogynyModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, BloodMinor
Animal death, Confinement, Sexual content