Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Poor Things

Alasdair Gray

336 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

One of Alasdair Gray's most brilliant creations, Poor Things is a postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter - a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant. Godwin ...

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Moods

funny 72%
dark 59%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 47%
reflective 38%
challenging 31%
informative 17%
emotional 14%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
sad 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 15%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.02

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