The Sheltering Tree by J.R. Lawrie

The Sheltering Tree

J.R. Lawrie

450 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ mystery romance emotional medium-paced
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Friendship is a sheltering tree… The heart of Alastair Harding's life is duty. Becoming the first gay chief of the Metropolitan police has required certain sacrifices, but Alastair made them willingly. If his life now lacks human connections, he c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 80%
adventurous 40%
funny 40%
tense 40%
lighthearted 30%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.29

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