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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “It is 1348 and the Black Plague is racing through England. In a desperate attempt to outrun death a disparate group of travelers band together hoping to make it to the North, away from the cities and ports that have become little more than ghost towns. As they slowly wend their way through the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Ok, I was fascinated by the premise and HAD to keep reading to find out the motivation of the villain. THAT was disappointing. But even more disappointing was the rushed ending and the ending itself. stinker.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Its a book about the spread of Black death (plague) in England in 14th century and how a group of 9 people try to escape it. Filled with superstitions and witch-crafts, the book is written in an ancient setup.
Manish J wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
What is fascinating is to read how people thought of church, jews, cripples and diseases in those times. You would also get to understand the level of scientific development and the way common people thought in that era.
Though the book builds up suspense and unfolds the story of each of the traveler one-by-one, I was left with a desire of sudden turn of events. But at the same time, I would appreciate the secrets that were revealed for each of the traveler, I would have never guessed them.
Conclusion: Read it if you find the first 50 pages interesting.”
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Compelling but with a darker turn than I expected, the story verged on horror for me. Interesting historical detail, but very unsettling. I am haunted by the ending. ”
Jacqueline H wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Historically authentic, a very good read”
Roland G wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very enjoyable read. Chaucer's idea with a twist. Historical accuracy a little bit questionable at times, but gripping tale.”
Mary H wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Loved this book! The Plague is like another character - dark, misunderstood, mysterious and evil. The suspense and surprise that keeps coming is wonderful. Definitely a twist at the end I didn't see coming. ”
Erika F wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Ok, I was fascinated by the premise and HAD to keep reading to find out the motivation of the villain. THAT was disappointing. But even more disappointing was the rushed ending and the ending itself. stinker.”
melissanelson wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book is a tale of 9 travelers in northern England in 1348 who are wandering the countryside trying to avoid the plague. The details of life during this period are well researched and interesting as we begin to discover each person's secret story for being on the road and members of the troup begin dying off under questionable circumstances. Each character is sufficiently developed in the story to the point that when the personal secrets are disclosed the reader has likely already figured them out so there are no real surprises. An interesting read but not a great one and a bit plodding and contrived at times.”
Bill C wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've been on a big historical fiction kick lately and these characters (none of whom are who they say they are) traveling through England during the plague, grabbed me!”
Mishelle B wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Quite interesting. A different approach to a medievel historical novel.”
Rob H wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
