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576 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718153229
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this extraordinary novel, Karen Maitland delivers a dazzling reinterpretation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, an ingenious alchemy of history, mystery, and powerful human drama.The year is 1348. The Black Plague grips the country. In a world rul...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,183 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
adventurous 69%
tense 54%
emotional 31%
sad 25%
challenging 14%
reflective 12%
informative 9%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Murder, HomophobiaModerate
Incest, Suicide, OutingMinor
Rape, Child death, Animal cruelty576 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718153229
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this extraordinary novel, Karen Maitland delivers a dazzling reinterpretation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, an ingenious alchemy of history, mystery, and powerful human drama.The year is 1348. The Black Plague grips the country. In a world rul...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,183 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
adventurous 69%
tense 54%
emotional 31%
sad 25%
challenging 14%
reflective 12%
informative 9%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Murder, HomophobiaModerate
Incest, Suicide, OutingMinor
Rape, Child death, Animal cruelty