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jomat's review
4.0
An intriguing mix of modern and historical fiction based on the author’s family.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, easy and compelling to read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, easy and compelling to read
juliepreston's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
elsdraeger's review against another edition
4.0
This was a truly gripping read, and the writing allowed me to suspend my disbelief and get swept away in this story of ghosts and magic and witchcraft.
bookquine's review against another edition
5.0
Every single Barbara Erskine book I've read has been fabulous, and The Ghost Tree certainly didn't disappoint! I was hooked instantly and couldn't put it down. I loved this book.
amanda_reads1983's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing very good read for anyone that loves researching their family history.
fagis_crumpet's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up, purely due to the fact I really loved the historical part of the story. Unfortunately, the bits set in the present were mostly preposterous, full of unlikeable people doing stupid things, and some of the most eye rollingly convenient plot twists in the history of flip flop fiction. The paranormal element however, works really well, the malevolent spirit Farquhar terrorising both timelines with his stink, his groping and much much worse.
Overall, completely and utterly bonkers.
Overall, completely and utterly bonkers.
ruthiie's review against another edition
2.0
I thought the story was excellent and had me gripped the whole way through and sometimes even a bit scared especially when reading it at night. However I found the end very disappointing and rushed, it was anticlimactic and sadly it ruined the book for me.
alavandula's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.25
tillytrio's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kyland80's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75