Dark Lullaby by Polly Ho-Yen

Dark Lullaby

Polly Ho-Yen

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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For fans of Black Mirror and The Handmaid's Tale, in Dark Lullaby a mother desperately tries to keep her family together in a society where parenting standards are strictly monitored.When Kit decides to have a child, she thinks she's prepared. She...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
sad 61%
mysterious 38%
challenging 30%
reflective 12%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 30% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.71

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