Girl by Edna O'Brien

231 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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Moods

dark 92%
sad 70%
emotional 61%
challenging 57%
tense 30%
informative 15%
reflective 10%
hopeful 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 31% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 22% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.23

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