The Girl in the Road
The Girl in the Road
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Arabian Sea • 2060s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne follows the journeys of two women in the near future. Meena travels from India to Ethiopia across a floating energy bridge on the Arabian Sea, while Mariama journeys across Africa. Their stories, set in a richly imagined world, intertwine as they navigate personal and external challenges.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne presents an ambitious and complex narrative that intertwines two women's journeys across continents. The novel is praised for its imaginative world-building and poetic prose. However, some readers find the plot convoluted and challenging to follow. Byrne's rich character development and thought-provoking themes resonate powerfully.
Who Should Read The Girl in the Road?
Readers who enjoy The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne are likely fans of speculative fiction with intricate narratives and global settings. Similar to The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, this novel appeals to those intrigued by futuristic journeys and complex character arcs.
3,790 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Arabian Sea • 2060s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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