Learning to Talk by Hilary Mantel

Learning to Talk

Hilary Mantel

160 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction literary short stories dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A companion piece to the captivating memoir GIVING UP THE GHOST by the Man Booker-winning author, this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood.

Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
emotional 60%
dark 43%
challenging 26%
mysterious 21%
funny 17%
tense 17%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 41%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.52

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