The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories by Emma Donoghue

The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Stories

Emma Donoghue

272 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical literary short stories challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Emma Donoghue, celebrated author of Slammerskin, vividly animates hidden scraps of the past in this remarkable collection. An engraving of a woman giving birth to rabbits, a plague ballad, theological pamphlets, and an articulated skeleton are ing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

informative 81%
reflective 63%
challenging 36%
emotional 36%
sad 36%
dark 27%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.42

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