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144 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140105889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin USA
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
In this collection of nine short stories, Carter pinpoints the symbolism of city streets and weaves allegories around forests and jungles of strange and erotic landscapes of the imagination.
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 43%
adventurous 37%
tense 25%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
Pace
slow 37%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 18% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Incest, Violence144 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140105889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin USA
Publication date: 01 January 1987
Description
In this collection of nine short stories, Carter pinpoints the symbolism of city streets and weaves allegories around forests and jungles of strange and erotic landscapes of the imagination.
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 43%
adventurous 37%
tense 25%
emotional 6%
funny 6%
Pace
slow 37%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 18% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Incest, Violence