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579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749397050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 October 2014
Description
Set in Italy in the Middle Ages, this is not only a narrative of a murder investigation in a monastery in 1327, but also a chronicle of the 14th century religious wars, a history of monastic orders, and a compendium of heretical movements.
Community Reviews Summary of 13,213 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 51%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
funny 10%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Misogyny, Torture, Animal death
579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780749397050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 October 2014
Description
Set in Italy in the Middle Ages, this is not only a narrative of a murder investigation in a monastery in 1327, but also a chronicle of the 14th century religious wars, a history of monastic orders, and a compendium of heretical movements.
Community Reviews Summary of 13,213 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 51%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
funny 10%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 39% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Misogyny, Torture, Animal death