Sacrilege by S.J. Parris

432 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A gripping historical thriller set in sixteenth-century England and centered on the highly secretive cult of Saint Thomas Becket, the twelfth-century archbishop murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.   London, summer of 1584: Radical philosopher, ex-mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 83%
tense 33%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.77

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