Orpheus Builds A Girl by Heather Parry

Orpheus Builds A Girl

Heather Parry

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction horror literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

‘I rest easy; I could not have done a thing more for my beloved, nor could I have shown my love in any greater way’Wilhelm von Tore is dying. As he looks back on his life he reflects on his upbringing in Dresden, his beloved Grandmother and his me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 54%
sad 51%
emotional 41%
tense 35%
reflective 25%
mysterious 19%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 35%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.22

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