The Juniper Tree by Barbara Comyns

The Juniper Tree

Barbara Comyns

192 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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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.

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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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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 277 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

8% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
58% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
58% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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