Eucalyptus by Murray Bail

Eucalyptus

Murray Bail

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance reflective slow-paced

Description

On a country property a man named Holland lives with his daughter Ellen. Over the years, as she grows into a beautiful young woman, he plants hundreds of different gum trees on his land. When Ellen is nineteen her father announces his decision: sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.38

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