A review by rachsimpson
The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

A mixed bag as with any short story collection. The stories varied in style, length and tone with themes such as female sexuality and virginity and metamorphoses pulling them together. Particular favourites of mine include the titular tale, The Bloody Chamber, followed by The Werewolf, The Courtship of Mr Lyon, The Erl-King and The Lady of the House of Love.