46 pages 1 hour read

Helen Oyeyemi

The Icarus Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Helen Oyeyemi’s The Icarus Girl is lauded for its exploration of cultural identity and psychological depth. Reviewers appreciate Oyeyemi’s lyrical prose and vivid imagination, though some find the novel’s pacing uneven and its themes complex. Overall, it’s praised for originality and emotional resonance, offering a compelling, if occasionally challenging, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Icarus Girl?

A reader who would enjoy The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeyemi is likely captivated by psychological thrillers and literary fiction that delve into themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the supernatural. Fans of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold and Beloved by Toni Morrison may find this novel compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

16-18years

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Topics
Arts / Culture