The Rose and the Yew Tree by Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie
The Rose and the Yew Tree
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Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie
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The Rose and the Yew Tree

Mary Westmacott, Agatha Christie

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Everyone expected Isabella Charteris, beautiful, sheltered and aristocratic, to marry her cousin Rupert when he came back from the War. It would have been such a suitable marriage. How strange then that John Gabriel, an ambitious and ruthless war...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 55%
mysterious 40%
sad 33%
dark 29%
tense 18%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 31% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.35

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