The Apple Tree: A Ghost Story for Christmas by Daphne du Maurier

The Apple Tree: A Ghost Story for Christmas

Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories

Daphne du Maurier with Seth (Illustrator)

124 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious slow-paced
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A widower has a secret he’ll admit only to himself: Midge’s death from pneumonia comes as a relief. Yet now that he’s free of her hectoring demeanor, somehow he still feels her presence. Does he feel guilty? Or does that weather-beaten apple tree ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
mysterious 70%
tense 55%
reflective 20%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 45%
fast 35%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.79

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