272 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078905
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
Simone Weil described “decreation” as “undoing the creature in us”–an undoing of self. In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson explores this idea with characteristic brilliance and a tantalizing range of reference, moving from Aphrodite...
Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
emotional 35%
mysterious 28%
dark 21%
informative 21%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 7%
Pace
fast 30%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
N/A: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400078905
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
Simone Weil described “decreation” as “undoing the creature in us”–an undoing of self. In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson explores this idea with characteristic brilliance and a tantalizing range of reference, moving from Aphrodite...
Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
emotional 35%
mysterious 28%
dark 21%
informative 21%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 7%
Pace
fast 30%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
N/A: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.