Weight by Jeanette Winterson

176 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The story of Atlas and HeraclesAtlas knows how it feels to carry the weight of the world; but why, he asks himself, does it have to be carried at all? In Weight — visionary and inventive, yet completely believable and relevant to the questions we ...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 30%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 20%
funny 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
dark 11%
sad 10%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 34%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.63

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