The Ghost Tree by Barbara Erskine

The Ghost Tree

Barbara Erskine

592 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Before you follow the path into your family's history, beware of the secrets you may find...The new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author.Ruth has returned to Edinburgh after many years of exile, left rootless by the end of her marriage, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 71%
tense 71%
adventurous 42%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.87

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