What We Fed to the Manticore by Talia Lakshmi Kolluri

What We Fed to the Manticore

Talia Lakshmi Kolluri

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

200 pages | first published 2022

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In nine stories that span the globe, What We Fed to the Manticore takes readers inside the minds of a full cast of animal narrators to understand the triumphs, heartbreaks, and complexities of the creatures that share our world.Through nine emotio...
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Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 79%
sad 52%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
relaxing 14%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.18

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