Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Poor Things

Alasdair Gray

337 pages • first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Media Tie-In EditionOne of Alasdair Gray's most brilliant creations, Poor Things is a postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter - a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
dark 58%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 49%
reflective 39%
challenging 31%
informative 16%
emotional 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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