Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories by Angela Carter

Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories

Angela Carter

462 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror magical realism short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

One of our most imaginative and accomplished writers, Angela Carter left behind a dazzling array of work: essays, citicism, and fiction. But it is in her short stories that her extraordinary talents—as a fabulist, feminist, social critic, and weav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
challenging 62%
mysterious 62%
reflective 37%
adventurous 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 37%
fast 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.25

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