The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy

The World's Wife

Carol Ann Duffy

96 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction feminism poetry challenging reflective fast-paced
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Be terrified.  It's you I love, perfect man, Greek God, my own; but I know you'll go,  betray me, strayfrom home.So better by far for me if you were stone.--from Medusa Stunningly original and haunting, the voices of Mrs. Midas, Queen Kong, and Fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,083 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
funny 66%
emotional 39%
dark 32%
inspiring 31%
challenging 29%
lighthearted 21%
hopeful 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 11%
informative 7%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | N/A: 33% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 12% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.06

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