My Lover's Lover by Maggie O'Farrell

My Lover's Lover

Maggie O'Farrell

322 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

When Lily moves into Marcus's flat, she is intrigued by signs of his recently departed ex-lover. A single dress left hanging in the wardrobe, a mysterious mark on the wall, the lingering odour of jasmine.Who was this woman? And what exactly were t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
mysterious 58%
reflective 41%
dark 38%
tense 35%
sad 17%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.14

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