Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

Grief Is the Thing with Feathers

Max Porter

114 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional sad fast-paced

Description

In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother’s sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar and scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness.In this moment of despair they are visit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,448 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 73%
reflective 63%
dark 59%
challenging 29%
hopeful 26%
funny 20%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 9%
tense 5%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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