When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson

When the Apricots Bloom

Gina Wilkinson

304 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary emotional tense medium-paced

Description

In this moving, suspenseful debut novel, three courageous women confront the complexities of trust, friendship, motherhood, and betrayal under the rule of a ruthless dictator and his brutal secret police. Former foreign correspondent Gina Wilkinso...

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Moods

tense 64%
emotional 59%
dark 41%
informative 39%
reflective 36%
sad 35%
challenging 32%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 15%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 37% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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