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Orfeia by Joanne M. Harris

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phoebe_m's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

shay_talksbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious

5.0

lolajh's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I don’t know the original story this was based off so I have nothing to compare it to but this was so beautiful 😫 Honestly such a tragic story that made me feel empty after reading it like all the best books do! Beautiful drawings (I’m in love with Moth) but I do think the story would have benefited from being a bit longer to really delve into it and sort out some of the rushed pacing. Loved the way the mysteries and plot twists were revealed, but definitely would have liked to get a bit more attached to the story by it being longer, this only took me like a day to get through!

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5.0

What a delightful little book! A simple, wistful tale awash with all manner of fairies and fairy motifs, told in a lyrical, flowing prose rich with elegant metaphors and striking imagery. The story of a grieving mother who journeys through the many realms of dreams to save her daughter. This was an interesting take on Hades and Persephone, a modern, quirky fairy tale, and the illustrations are simply marvellous!