The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay

The Summer Tree

The Fionavar Tapestry #1

Guy Gavriel Kay

383 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

First in a new trilogy from the bestselling author of Tigana. This finely textured tapestry tells of five young persons and their journey into a mystic realm. "Kay's intricate Celtic background will please fantasy buffs".-- Publishers Weekly. Kay ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 48%
emotional 43%
mysterious 41%
tense 24%
challenging 19%
reflective 17%
funny 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 37% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.78

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