Murder in the Dark by Margaret Atwood

Murder in the Dark

Margaret Atwood

110 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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These short fictions and prose poems are beautifully bizarre: bread can no longer be thought of as wholesome comforting loaves; the pretensions of the male chef are subjected to a light roasting; a poisonous brew is concocted by cynical five year ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
reflective 79%
emotional 44%
challenging 34%
mysterious 34%
funny 20%
sad 17%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 31%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 47% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

N/A: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 19% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Average rating

3.65

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