The Steep and Thorny Way by Cat Winters

The Steep and Thorny Way

Cat Winters

356 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

fiction historical young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A thrilling reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Steep and Thorny Way tells the story of a murder most foul and the mighty power of love and acceptance in a state gone terribly rotten. 1920s Oregon is not a welcoming place for Hanalee Denney, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 289 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 75%
sad 50%
informative 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
inspiring 12%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.78

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