A review by isabellediggle
Fireworks by Angela Carter

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Carter is the master of the short story. Her slow and thoughful adventures in Japan were captivating and gave an insight to her worldview, supporting the other stories in the collection. The rest were pure Carterian fantasy, dark and disturbing with beautiful prose. The theme of incest was very strong in this collection which was often jarring but a further read might expose a deeper meaning. The strong imagery of these tales will be enduring within me.