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192 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681371320
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Publication date: 23 January 2018
The Juniper Tree by Barbara Comyns is a hauntingly beautiful and introspective novel that will captivate readers who appreciate quiet, absorbing explorations of the complexities of relationships, motherhood, and the human experience, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and subtle, yet powerful storytelling.
Description
A modern reimagining of a classic fairy tale by one of most bewitching, idiosyncratic British writers of the twentieth century.Bella Winter has hit a low. Homeless and jobless, she is the mother of a toddler by a man whose name she didn’t quite ca...
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Moods
dark: 78%
reflective: 65%
mysterious: 50%
sad: 45%
emotional: 36%
tense: 23%
challenging: 10%
funny: 10%
hopeful: 10%
adventurous: 2%
informative: 2%
inspiring: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
RacismMinor
Sexual content192 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681371320
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Classics
Publication date: 23 January 2018
The Juniper Tree by Barbara Comyns is a hauntingly beautiful and introspective novel that will captivate readers who appreciate quiet, absorbing explorations of the complexities of relationships, motherhood, and the human experience, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and subtle, yet powerful storytelling.
Description
A modern reimagining of a classic fairy tale by one of most bewitching, idiosyncratic British writers of the twentieth century.Bella Winter has hit a low. Homeless and jobless, she is the mother of a toddler by a man whose name she didn’t quite ca...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 78%
reflective: 65%
mysterious: 50%
sad: 45%
emotional: 36%
tense: 23%
challenging: 10%
funny: 10%
hopeful: 10%
adventurous: 2%
informative: 2%
inspiring: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
RacismMinor
Sexual content