Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Poor Things

Alasdair Gray

336 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark funny medium-paced
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In the 1880s in Glasgow, Scotland, medical student Archibald McCandless finds himself enchanted with the intriguing creature known as Bella Baxter. Supposedly the product of the fiendish scientist Godwin Baxter, Bella was resurrected for the sole ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,191 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
dark 54%
adventurous 51%
mysterious 46%
reflective 40%
challenging 31%
emotional 19%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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