The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara

The People in the Trees

Hanya Yanagihara

476 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism challenging dark slow-paced
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A powerful work of visionary literary fiction from the bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize and National Book Award-nominated modern classic, A Little Life. It is 1950 when Norton Perina, a young doctor, embarks on an expedition to a remote...

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Moods

dark 91%
challenging 60%
adventurous 38%
tense 38%
mysterious 35%
reflective 32%
sad 31%
emotional 22%
informative 8%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 36% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.81

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