Pig Tales: A Novel of Lust and Transformation by Marie Darrieussecq

Pig Tales: A Novel of Lust and Transformation

Marie Darrieussecq

151 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism reflective medium-paced
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""Animal Farm" meets "The Metamorphosis". . . . A very funny, intelligent book that can be read both for its politics and for its extraordinary depiction of a woman who revels in her bestial transformation."

Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
challenging 47%
reflective 47%
tense 37%
emotional 30%
funny 30%
sad 27%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.25

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