The Steep and Thorny Way by Cat Winters

The Steep and Thorny Way

Cat Winters

352 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A thrilling reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Steep and Thorny Way tells the story of a murder most foul and the mighty power of love and acceptance in a state gone terribly rotten. 1920s Oregon is not a welcoming place for Hanalee Denney, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
dark 80%
mysterious 80%
tense 70%
informative 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
inspiring 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 85% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.77

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