The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne
The Girl in the Road

Monica Byrne

The Girl in the Road

Monica Byrne

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Stunningly original and wildly inventive, The Girl in the Road melds the influences of Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, and Erin Morgenstern for a dazzling debut.Meena, a young woman living in a futuristic Mumbai, wakes up with five snake bites on he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 576 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
tense 30%
reflective 26%
emotional 19%
sad 15%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.55

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