Orfeia by Joanne M. Harris

153 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A powerful and moving story of one mother's quest for her missing daughter - dead, or stolen away by the fae - this retelling of the Orpheus myth combines music, mythology and a mother's determination in one beautifully told novella. Stunningly il...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
emotional 55%
dark 51%
sad 46%
adventurous 44%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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