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Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire

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roisininwicklow · 30 Oct 2026, 05:10 UTC

Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire looks like a change from my usual reading. That is half the appeal of a pool like this.

cianinwicklow_104 · 30 Oct 2026, 18:10 UTC

Roisin, would be nice to come back to this thread once a few more people have given it a go.

ciaran_burke · 30 Oct 2026, 09:10 UTC

Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire is one I am weighing up. This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.

tadhgreads_33 · 30 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC

Ciaran, same question here. A quick note on the pace would help me make up my mind.

aisling.gallagher · 30 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

For anyone considering Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire: Leaving a boost while I decide. The hard bit is narrowing the list down to just one.