The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories by Tim Burton

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories

Tim Burton

115 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

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From breathtaking stop-action animation to bittersweet modern fairy tales, filmmaker Tim Burton has become known for his unique visual brilliance – witty and macabre at once. Now he gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children – misund...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,728 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
funny 73%
lighthearted 34%
sad 25%
mysterious 18%
emotional 13%
reflective 9%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 91%
medium 5%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | N/A: 40% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

N/A: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.01

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