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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
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Language: English
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The Ophelia Girls by Jane Healey is a captivating read for fans of literary fiction who appreciate complex explorations of family dynamics, queerness, and the intricacies of female relationships, particularly mothers and daughters, set against a richly atmospheric backdrop of nostalgia and suspense.
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A mother's secret past and her daughter's present collide in this richly atmospheric novel from the acclaimed author of The Animals at Lockwood Manor. In the summer of 1973, Ruth and her four friends were obsessed with pre-Raphaelite paintings--an...
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Moods
dark: 75%
emotional: 58%
reflective: 55%
mysterious: 51%
sad: 41%
tense: 34%
challenging: 33%
adventurous: 6%
hopeful: 2%
inspiring: 2%
funny: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, CancerModerate
Alcoholism, Death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infertility, Infidelity, Death of parent304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
The Ophelia Girls by Jane Healey is a captivating read for fans of literary fiction who appreciate complex explorations of family dynamics, queerness, and the intricacies of female relationships, particularly mothers and daughters, set against a richly atmospheric backdrop of nostalgia and suspense.
Description
A mother's secret past and her daughter's present collide in this richly atmospheric novel from the acclaimed author of The Animals at Lockwood Manor. In the summer of 1973, Ruth and her four friends were obsessed with pre-Raphaelite paintings--an...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 75%
emotional: 58%
reflective: 55%
mysterious: 51%
sad: 41%
tense: 34%
challenging: 33%
adventurous: 6%
hopeful: 2%
inspiring: 2%
funny: 1%
lighthearted: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, CancerModerate
Alcoholism, Death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infertility, Infidelity, Death of parent