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208 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784875893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of such contemporary masters of supernatural fiction as Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, and Kelly Link, who introduces this edition of Carter's most...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,874 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
funny 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, BloodModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assaultMinor
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Racism208 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784875893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of such contemporary masters of supernatural fiction as Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, and Kelly Link, who introduces this edition of Carter's most...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,874 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
funny 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, BloodModerate
Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assaultMinor
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationship, Racism