The Death of Francis Bacon by Max Porter

The Death of Francis Bacon

Max Porter

80 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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Madrid.Unfinished.Man Dying.A great painter lies on his deathbed. In a burst of literary brilliance, Max Porter translates into seven written pictures the explosive final workings of the artist's mind.

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Moods

dark 72%
challenging 63%
reflective 50%
mysterious 33%
emotional 25%
tense 18%
sad 16%
funny 10%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 70%
slow 15%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | N/A: 24% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.09

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