310 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007144204
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 05 June 2001
Description
This gripping historical novel is based on the true story of Eyam, the "Plague Village," in the rugged mountain spine of England. In 1666, a tainted bolt of cloth from London carries bubonic infection to this isolated settlement of shepherds and l...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,806 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 63%
reflective 40%
informative 32%
challenging 29%
tense 25%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Child deathModerate
Sexual content, Religious bigotry, PregnancyMinor
Alcoholism, Drug use, Rape
310 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007144204
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 05 June 2001
Description
This gripping historical novel is based on the true story of Eyam, the "Plague Village," in the rugged mountain spine of England. In 1666, a tainted bolt of cloth from London carries bubonic infection to this isolated settlement of shepherds and l...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,806 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 63%
reflective 40%
informative 32%
challenging 29%
tense 25%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Child deathModerate
Sexual content, Religious bigotry, PregnancyMinor
Alcoholism, Drug use, Rape