Orfeia by Joanne M. Harris

153 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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A powerful and moving story of one mother's quest for her missing daughter - dead, or stolen away by the fae - this retelling of the Orpheus myth combines music, mythology and a mother's determination in one beautifully told novella. Stunningly il...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
emotional 66%
adventurous 45%
dark 45%
sad 44%
reflective 26%
hopeful 18%
tense 12%
challenging 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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