The Girl in the Road: A Novel by Monica Byrne

The Girl in the Road: A Novel

Monica Byrne

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2014

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A debut that Neil Gaiman calls “Glorious. . . . So sharp, so focused and so human.” The Girl in the Road describes a future that is culturally lush and emotionally wrenching.In a world where global power has shifted east and revolution is brewing,...
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Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 47%
challenging 47%
reflective 33%
emotional 23%
tense 23%
sad 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.55

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