9 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781978624467
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audible Studios on Brilliance
Publication date: 05 June 2018
Description
Angela Carter's last book, Wise Children, was written and published whilst she was dying from cancer, in 1991. Transcending her physical deterioration in admirable fashion, Carter made this a most life-affirming novel, in support of the vitality o...
Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 48%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual contentModerate
Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment
9 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781978624467
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Audible Studios on Brilliance
Publication date: 05 June 2018
Description
Angela Carter's last book, Wise Children, was written and published whilst she was dying from cancer, in 1991. Transcending her physical deterioration in admirable fashion, Carter made this a most life-affirming novel, in support of the vitality o...
Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 48%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual contentModerate
Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment