Orpheus Builds A Girl by Heather Parry

Orpheus Builds A Girl

Heather Parry

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror literary challenging dark sad medium-paced
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‘I rest easy; I could not have done a thing more for my beloved, nor could I have shown my love in any greater way’Wilhelm von Tore is dying. As he looks back on his life he reflects on his upbringing in Dresden, his beloved Grandmother and his me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
sad 57%
challenging 53%
tense 49%
emotional 43%
mysterious 20%
reflective 19%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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