The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

The Lie Tree

Frances Hardinge

377 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult dark mysterious medium-paced
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A teenage girl unravels lies and magic to solve her father's murder in this unforgettable and thought-provoking YA historical fantasy from award-winning novelist Frances Hardinge Faith Sunderly leads a double life. To most people, she is modest a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,828 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 72%
adventurous 65%
tense 39%
emotional 30%
reflective 18%
inspiring 16%
challenging 12%
sad 10%
hopeful 9%
informative 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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