The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington

The Hearing Trumpet

Leonora Carrington with Ali Smith (Contributor)

158 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

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A classic of fantastic literature, Leonora Carrington's The Hearing Trumpet is the occult twin to Alice in Wonderland, published with an introduction by Ali Smith in Penguin Modern Classics.One of the first things ninety-two-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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