Essex Dogs by Dan Jones

464 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling historian makes his historical fiction debut with an explosive novel set during the Hundred Years’ War.July 1346. Ten men land on the beaches of Normandy. They call themselves the Essex Dogs: an unruly platoon of arc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 61%
tense 61%
informative 35%
emotional 31%
funny 20%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 31% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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