The Girl in the Road by 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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