The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart

The Ivy Tree

Mary Stewart

400 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction mystery romance dark mysterious fast-paced
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An English June in the Roman Wall countryside; the ruin of a beautiful old house standing cheek-by-jowl with the solid, sunlit prosperity of the manor farm - a lovely place, and a rich inheritance for one of the two remaining Winslow heirs. There ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 57%
adventurous 50%
tense 50%
dark 42%
reflective 14%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.67

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