My Lover's Lover by Maggie O'Farrell

My Lover's Lover

Maggie O'Farrell

322 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance dark mysterious slow-paced
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When Lily moves into Marcus's flat, she is intrigued by signs of his recently departed ex-lover. A single dress left hanging in the wardrobe, a mysterious mark on the wall, the lingering odour of jasmine.Who was this woman? And what exactly were t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
mysterious 54%
reflective 52%
dark 37%
tense 33%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.13

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