The Lemon Grove by Helen Walsh

The Lemon Grove

Helen Walsh

288 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance dark medium-paced

Description

Set on the rugged, mountainous west coast of Mallorca, this taut, sultry, brilliantly paced novel is an urgent meditation on female desire, the vicissitudes of marriage and the allure of youth.  Taking place over the course of one week, The Lemon ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
tense 62%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 30%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

2.62

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