Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood

Old Babes in the Wood

Margaret Atwood

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The new collection from the legendary Atwood is led by the story of a married couple as they travel the road together, the moments big and small that make up a long life of love -- and what comes afterMy heart is broken, Nell thinks. But in our fa...

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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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