Don't Try This at Home by Angela Readman

Don't Try This at Home

Angela Readman

176 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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A girl repeatedly chops her boyfriend in half but, while her “other half” multiplies, she is still not satisfied. Love transforms a mother working down the fish and chip shop – into Elvis. Clary’s father puts antlers on stuffed rabbits to make jac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
reflective 66%
funny 50%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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