The Plum Tree by Ellen Marie Wiseman

The Plum Tree

Ellen Marie Wiseman

387 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical emotional sad slow-paced
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A deeply moving and masterfully written story of human resilience and enduring love, The Plum Tree follows a young German woman through the chaos of World War II and its aftermath. “Bloom where you’re planted,” is the advice Christine Bolz receive...

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Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 78%
dark 42%
tense 31%
informative 26%
reflective 26%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.87

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