The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington

The Hearing Trumpet

Leonora Carrington with Siân Phillips (Narrator)

6 hours, 47 minutes first pub 1974 (editions)

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Surreal and splendidly unconventional, The Hearing Trumpet is an apocalyptic fairytale quest about an occult old ladies’ home and the spry nonagenarian who ends up there. After coming into possession of a hearing trumpet, 92-year-old Marian Leathe...

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Moods

funny 81%
mysterious 67%
adventurous 65%
lighthearted 34%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
dark 16%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 9%
emotional 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 23% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 33% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.97

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