Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones

Fire and Hemlock

Diana Wynne Jones with David Wyatt (Illustrator)

393 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the mind of a lonely, imaginative girl, who can tell where fiction ends and reality begins? An epic fantasy, spanning nine years! The fire and hemlock photograph above Polly's bed sparks memories in her that don't seem to exist any more. Hallow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,329 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 72%
emotional 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 31%
dark 23%
funny 17%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
sad 12%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 43% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.97

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