Dark Lullaby by Polly Ho-Yen

Dark Lullaby

Polly Ho-Yen

320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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For fans of Black Mirror and The Handmaid's Tale, in Dark Lullaby a mother desperately tries to keep her family together in a society where parenting standards are strictly monitored.When Kit decides to have a child, she thinks she's prepared. She...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
emotional 64%
sad 61%
tense 61%
mysterious 35%
challenging 30%
reflective 14%
adventurous 9%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 28%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 31% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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