The Wych Elm by Tana French

The Wych Elm

Tana French

528 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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One night changes everything for Toby. He's always led a charmed life - until a brutal attack leaves him damaged and traumatised, unsure even of the person he used to be. He seeks refuge at his family's ancestral home, the Ivy House, filled with m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,407 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 86%
tense 56%
emotional 37%
sad 28%
reflective 23%
challenging 19%
adventurous 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.52

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