Orpheus Builds A Girl by Heather Parry
Orpheus Builds A Girl
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Heather Parry
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Orpheus Builds A Girl

Heather Parry

309 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror literary challenging dark sad medium-paced
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Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize'A compelling, creepy tale' The Independent‘A chilling exploration of power, love and grief' Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea'I am in awe of this wonderful book' Edward Carey, author of Li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
sad 57%
challenging 54%
tense 48%
emotional 42%
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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