Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Songs in Ursa Major

Emma Brodie

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary music romance emotional reflective medium-paced
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A scintillating debut from a major new voice in fiction,  Songs in Ursa Major is a love story set in 1969, alive with music, sex, and the trappings of fame.Raised on an island off Massachusetts by a mother who wrote songs for famous musicians, Jan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,125 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 50%
inspiring 33%
sad 30%
hopeful 29%
adventurous 20%
dark 15%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
tense 9%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 20%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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