The Poison Tree by Erin Kelly

The Poison Tree

Erin Kelly

368 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

"In the sweltering summer of 1997, strait-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba -- a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress. She was quickly drawn into Biba's world, and for a while life was one long summer of love. But every summer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 69%
tense 38%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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