Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

Grief Is the Thing with Feathers

Max Porter

fiction literary magical realism dark emotional sad fast-paced

114 pages | first published 2015

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In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother’s sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar and scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness.In this moment of despair they are visit...
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Summary of 5371 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 73%
dark 65%
reflective 65%
hopeful 28%
challenging 27%
funny 21%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 9%
tense 5%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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