Fireworks: Nine Profane Pieces by Angela Carter

Fireworks: Nine Profane Pieces

Angela Carter

160 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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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.

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
reflective 43%
adventurous 37%
tense 25%
emotional 6%
funny 6%

Pace

slow 37%
fast 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

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