239 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 5170268300
Format: Hardcover
Language: Russian
Publisher: AST
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 14th Century England, a troupe of touring actors arrives in a town where a deaf-and-mute girl awaits execution for murder. They research the crime and perform a play that is closer to the truth than anyone imagined. When the local lord summons ...
Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
reflective 62%
tense 50%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
funny 6%
informative 6%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 41%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 45% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia239 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 5170268300
Format: Hardcover
Language: Russian
Publisher: AST
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 14th Century England, a troupe of touring actors arrives in a town where a deaf-and-mute girl awaits execution for murder. They research the crime and perform a play that is closer to the truth than anyone imagined. When the local lord summons ...
Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
reflective 62%
tense 50%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
adventurous 12%
sad 12%
funny 6%
informative 6%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 41%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 63% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 45% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia