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294 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006479222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Publication date: 04 August 2008
Description
A classic collection of stories – all told on the skin of a man – from the author of Fahrenheit 451.If El Greco had painted miniatures in his prime, no bigger than your hand, infinitely detailed, with his sulphurous colour and exquisite human anat...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,462 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
mysterious 61%
reflective 54%
tense 29%
emotional 22%
challenging 21%
funny 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 41% | Character: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 34% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Body horrorModerate
Fatphobia, Murder, RacismMinor
War, Blood, Racial slurs
294 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006479222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Publication date: 04 August 2008
Description
A classic collection of stories – all told on the skin of a man – from the author of Fahrenheit 451.If El Greco had painted miniatures in his prime, no bigger than your hand, infinitely detailed, with his sulphurous colour and exquisite human anat...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,462 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
mysterious 61%
reflective 54%
tense 29%
emotional 22%
challenging 21%
funny 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 41% | Character: 9% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 34% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 21% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Body horrorModerate
Fatphobia, Murder, RacismMinor
War, Blood, Racial slurs