Beneath the Dead Oak Tree by Emily Carroll

Beneath the Dead Oak Tree

Emily Carroll

28 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction comics horror dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

Description

Murder, decadence, cowardice, guilt, and aristocratic foxes in wigs all combine in this gorgeously poignant poem/folksong from Emily Carroll, about the futility and heartbreak one can run into when dealing with vengeance.

Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 43%
tense 43%
reflective 12%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.21

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