The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman by Angela Carter

The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman

Angela Carter

221 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Desiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman made of glass, seems only to appear to him in h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 423 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 62%
challenging 58%
reflective 33%
funny 21%
tense 13%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 32%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 31% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.53

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