Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Poor Things

Alasdair Gray

336 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark funny medium-paced
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A life without freedom to choose is not worth having. Godwin Baxter's scientific ambition to create the perfect companion is realized when he finds the drowned body of the beautiful Bella, who he brings back to life in a Frankenstein-esque feat. B...

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Moods

funny 65%
dark 54%
adventurous 51%
mysterious 47%
reflective 40%
challenging 31%
emotional 19%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 10%
sad 9%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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