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edamamebean 's review for:
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
by Angela Carter
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ummm…am I an Angela Carter stan now? Seriously I cannot believe how good this collection was. I usually struggle with short story collections, but every story was so engaging and sucked me right in. The fairytale retellings in this book are dark and gothic; at times deliciously dirty and at others completely shocking. My favorites had to be The Bloody Chamber, The Tiger’s Bride, and Puss-in-Boots. The Erl-King was so atmospheric and vibey. I will absolutely be reading more by Carter in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Classism