The Tree and the Vine by Dola de Jong

The Tree and the Vine

Dola de Jong with Kristen Gehrman (Translator)

150 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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When Bea meets Erica at the home of a mutual friend, this chance encounter sets the stage for the story of two women torn between desire and taboo in the years leading up to the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam. Erica, a reckless young journalist, pur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

sad 68%
emotional 63%
reflective 50%
tense 36%
dark 31%
challenging 18%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 36%
medium 36%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.72

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