The Harpy by Megan Hunter

The Harpy

Megan Hunter

194 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Lucy and Jake live in a house by a field where the sun burns like a ball of fire. Lucy has set her career aside in order to devote her life to the children, to their finely tuned routine, and to the house itself, which comforts her like an old, sl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,828 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
tense 49%
emotional 45%
reflective 35%
mysterious 29%
challenging 24%
sad 22%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 35%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | 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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