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272 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078905
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
Simone Weil described “decreation” as “undoing the creature in us”–an undoing of self. In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson explores this idea with characteristic brilliance and a tantalizing range of reference, moving from Aphrodite...
Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 25%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 18% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
N/A: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
N/A: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 78% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Eating disorder
272 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078905
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
Simone Weil described “decreation” as “undoing the creature in us”–an undoing of self. In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson explores this idea with characteristic brilliance and a tantalizing range of reference, moving from Aphrodite...
Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
emotional 34%
informative 28%
dark 25%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 18% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
N/A: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
N/A: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 78% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Eating disorder