The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay

383 pages first pub 1984 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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The Summer Tree is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, character-driven journeys into richly woven worlds where ordinary individuals confront ancient evils and their own destinies through dark, mythic storytelling.

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The first volume in Guy Gavriel Kay’s stunning fantasy masterwork.Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and quickly find themselv...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 2,912 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 93%

dark: 51%

emotional: 40%

mysterious: 38%

challenging: 24%

tense: 24%

sad: 13%

reflective: 12%

inspiring: 9%

hopeful: 8%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

34% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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