The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting

The Sixteen Trees of the Somme

Lars Mytting with Paul Russell Garrett (Translator)

416 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Edvard grows up on a remote mountain farmstead in Norway with his taciturn grandfather, Sverre. The death of his parents, when he was three years old, has always been shrouded in mystery - he has never been told how or where it took place and has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

mysterious 73%
emotional 70%
reflective 53%
adventurous 41%
sad 26%
dark 21%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Character: 35% | Plot: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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