The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

The Dance Tree

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

293 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

She is crying, but she is not ashamed. The tendrils of light swarm about her like flies, heavenly and revelling. Beneath the blue and burning sky, she lifts up her hands, and begins to dance.Strasbourg, 1518. In the midst of a blisteringly hot sum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 66%
dark 59%
reflective 36%
tense 31%
challenging 26%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 19%
informative 11%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 17%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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