The Wych Elm by Tana French

The Wych Elm

Tana French

528 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

One night changes everything for Toby. He's always led a charmed life - until a brutal attack leaves him damaged and traumatised, unsure even of the person he used to be. He seeks refuge at his family's ancestral home, the Ivy House, filled with m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,212 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 52%
emotional 34%
sad 24%
reflective 19%
challenging 17%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 28% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.53

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