Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Songs in Ursa Major

Emma Brodie

324 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary music romance emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A scintillating debut from a major new voice in fiction,  Songs in Ursa Major is a love story set in 1969, alive with music, sex, and the trappings of fame.Raised on an island off Massachusetts by a mother who wrote songs for famous musicians, Jan...

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Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 52%
inspiring 34%
sad 30%
hopeful 28%
adventurous 19%
dark 15%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 19%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.96

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