Reviews

The Apple Tree: A Ghost Story for Christmas by Daphne du Maurier

samanthampg's review

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2.0

A short novella about a misogynistic man who feels no remorse over the loss of his wife who has literally done everything to help him and he never appreciated it.

This, to me, was in no way nerve wracking or spooky. It was promoted as a Christmas time horror novel but it unfortunately fell flat for me. A quick read but nothing that would leave a lasting impression on me.

ironpetals's review against another edition

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3.0

3,5

jul_iet's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jhans113's review

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

0.25

The most annoying book I've ever read, selfish, and misleading, this book isn't about ghosts and Christmas, it's fake.

booktwitcher23's review

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

bgg616's review

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4.0

Creepy and reminded me why I prefer ghost stories to horror. I wondered if this narrator was unreliable.

khezri's review

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lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mirrorstarweb's review

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mysterious

4.0

limabean_reads's review

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dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

babelbard's review

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes