The Harpy by Megan Hunter

The Harpy

Megan Hunter

208 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Lucy lives with her husband Jake and their two boys. Her life is devoted to her children, her days mapped out by their finely tuned routine.Until a man calls one afternoon with a shattering message: his wife has been having an affair with Lucy’s h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,849 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
tense 49%
emotional 45%
reflective 35%
mysterious 29%
challenging 24%
sad 23%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 35%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 26% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.42

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