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

WHAT DO WE HIDE INSIDE OURSELVES?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 h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,464 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 86%
tense 56%
emotional 35%
sad 27%
reflective 22%
challenging 19%
adventurous 5%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | 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: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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