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317 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747562283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of Alasdair Gray's most brilliant creations, Poor Things is a postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter - a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant. Godwin ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,195 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
adventurous 51%
mysterious 46%
reflective 40%
challenging 31%
emotional 19%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Suicide, Sexual contentModerate
Child death, Miscarriage, PregnancyMinor
Abortion
317 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747562283
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of Alasdair Gray's most brilliant creations, Poor Things is a postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter - a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant. Godwin ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,195 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
adventurous 51%
mysterious 46%
reflective 40%
challenging 31%
emotional 19%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Suicide, Sexual contentModerate
Child death, Miscarriage, PregnancyMinor
Abortion