The Girl in the Road: A Novel by Monica Byrne

The Girl in the Road: A Novel

Monica Byrne

352 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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A debut that Neil Gaiman calls “Glorious. . . . So sharp, so focused and so human.” The Girl in the Road describes a future that is culturally lush and emotionally wrenching.In a world where global power has shifted east and revolution is brewing,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 663 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
challenging 60%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 51%
tense 37%
reflective 28%
emotional 25%
sad 20%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.53

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