96 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781551995533
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1983, Murder in the Dark is Margaret Atwood's seventh work of fiction or her tenth book of poetry, depending on how you slice it. These short prose forms range from fictionalized autobiography through prose-poetry, mini-romance,...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
emotional 36%
challenging 31%
mysterious 26%
funny 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
N/A: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
N/A: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
SexismMinor
Death, Rape96 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781551995533
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1983, Murder in the Dark is Margaret Atwood's seventh work of fiction or her tenth book of poetry, depending on how you slice it. These short prose forms range from fictionalized autobiography through prose-poetry, mini-romance,...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
emotional 36%
challenging 31%
mysterious 26%
funny 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
N/A: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
N/A: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SexismMinor
Death, Rape