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149 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099588115
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 13 July 2006
Description
Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of such contemporary masters of supernatural fiction as Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, and Kelly Link, who introduces this edition of Carter's most...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,742 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 14%
funny 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual content, Death, BloodModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault149 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099588115
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 13 July 2006
Description
Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of such contemporary masters of supernatural fiction as Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, and Kelly Link, who introduces this edition of Carter's most...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,742 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 14%
funny 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, BloodModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault