The Leper of Saint Giles: The Fifth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters

The Leper of Saint Giles: The Fifth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael

Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #5

Ellis Peters

7 hours, 15 minutes first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Setting out for the Saint Giles leper colony outside Shrewsbury, Brother Cadfael has more pressing matters on his mind than the grand wedding coming to his abbey. Yet as fate would have it, Cadfael arrives at Saint Giles just as the nuptial party ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Average rating

3.98

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