The Odyssey by Lara Williams

The Odyssey

Lara Williams

208 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From the prize-winning author of Supper Club comes a wickedly funny and slyly poignant new satire on modern life - for fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Convenience Store Woman, and J. G. Ballard's High RiseMeet Ingrid. She works on a gargan...

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Community Reviews Summary of 353 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
mysterious 53%
challenging 40%
tense 28%
reflective 25%
funny 24%
emotional 15%
adventurous 14%
sad 12%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.36

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