The Antipodes by Annie Baker

The Antipodes

Annie Baker

160 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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"A paradoxical, puzzling, compellingly hypnotic work." —Village VoiceIn Annie Baker's The Antipodes, a group of people sit around a table telling, cataloging, and theorizing stories. Their purpose is never clear: are they brainstorming ideas for a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

funny 61%
dark 55%
mysterious 55%
reflective 38%
challenging 33%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 26%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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