1.25k reviews for:

The Dance Tree

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

3.95 AVERAGE

chelsholt03's review against another edition

4.0

emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

megziemae's review against another edition

4.0

dark reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

judithdon's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

weirdow's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I loved this book. Impossible not to be invested in the diverse characters and their relationships/stories. 

miactaft's review against another edition

4.0

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really love the way hargrave writes.

especially enjoy the way she writes about sapphic love in a historical and religious context.

julieclair's review against another edition

5.0

informative medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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A fascinating story, this historical novel takes place in Strasbourg, during the dancing plague of the 1500s. An informative, atmospheric and reflective read.

sarah_margaret's review against another edition

4.0

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4.5

jessicawhiting's review against another edition

3.0

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A medieval story that slowly unfurls to reveal the truths of different relationships. Lisbet, the main character, starts out so meek and subservient yet grows into a strong woman. I liked her character development.

knittingtipsy's review against another edition

4.25

dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage

janread's review against another edition

2.0

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I felt lack of connection to these characters and the plot was too slow to develop.

DNF at page 111 unfortunately.