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smusie's review against another edition
4.0
Adult fairy tales--love the cover. Some really great writing, especially in "Raw Material."
chrischacos's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
toniclark's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful writing. I liked some more than others, my faves being "Body Art" and "The Pink Ribbon."
kittehloaf's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book on a whim at my school library and I actually really enjoyed it; beautiful writing!!!❤
terrypaulpearce's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent set of stories. This is the first I've read of Byatt, but it won't be the last.
mizpurplest's review against another edition
4.0
A little confused, but thoroughly enjoyed these stories. I could really get into the characters, even when they were pretty weird.
jdsousa's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent and wonderfully creepy! So weird and rich -- Byatt loves language like few authors do.
disreputabledog's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
miniingrid's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Alcohol, Body horror, and Dementia
Moderate: War and Pregnancy
Minor: Blood, Child death, Death, Grief, Murder, and Infertility