The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy

The World's Wife

Carol Ann Duffy with Jeanette Winterson

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fiction feminism poetry challenging reflective fast-paced

96 pages | first published 1999

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This unique collection of poems from the Poet Laureate, filled with her characteristic wit, is a feminist classic and a modern take on age-old mythology. Who? Him. The Husband. Hero. Hunk. The Boy Next Door. The Paramour. The Je t'adore. ...
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Summary of 1485 reviews

Moods

funny 67%
reflective 63%
emotional 35%
dark 34%
inspiring 34%
challenging 27%
lighthearted 25%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 12%
sad 10%
informative 9%
relaxing 6%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 28%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | N/A: 32% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 63% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.1

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