Descent of Man: Stories by T.C. Boyle

Descent of Man: Stories

T.C. Boyle

219 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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In The Origin of Species, (1859), Charles Darwin refused to discuss human evolution, believing the subject too 'surrounded with prejudices'. He had been reworking his notes since the 1830s, but only with trepidation did he finally publish The Desc...

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Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

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