The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley

The Mere Wife

Maria Dahvana Headley

308 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy lgbtqia+ magical realism adventurous medium-paced
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New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley presents a modern retelling of the literary classic Beowulf, set in American suburbia as two mothers--a housewife and a battle-hardened veteran--fight to protect those they love in The Mere W...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,269 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
emotional 56%
tense 54%
challenging 41%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
reflective 33%
mysterious 32%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 39% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 24% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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