Bodily Harm by Margaret Atwood

Bodily Harm

Margaret Atwood

302 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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Moods

dark 82%
tense 45%
challenging 42%
mysterious 40%
reflective 34%
adventurous 31%
emotional 28%
sad 14%
informative 8%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 33% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.25

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