Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood

Old Babes in the Wood

Margaret Atwood

257 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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Margaret Atwood is celebrated as one of the most gifted storytellers in the world.These new stories explore the full warp and weft of experience, from two best friends disagreeing about their shared past, to the right way to stop someone from chok...

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Community Reviews Summary of 766 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 68%
sad 47%
funny 43%
dark 22%
challenging 17%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 30% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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