The Apple Tree by Daphne du Maurier
The Apple Tree

Daphne du Maurier

72 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A widower has a secret he’ll admit only to himself: Midge’s death from pneumonia comes as a relief. Yet now that he’s free of her hectoring demeanor, somehow he still feels her presence. Does he feel guilty? Or does that weather-beaten apple tree ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
mysterious 62%
tense 56%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 37%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.79

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