The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy by Tim Burton

The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy

Tim Burton

128 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy poetry short stories dark hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

Tim Burton - creative genius behind Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks! and The Nightmare Before Christmas - gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children: misunderstood outcasts who struggle to find love and belonging in their c...

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Moods

dark 92%
funny 74%
lighthearted 34%
sad 26%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
reflective 11%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 91%
slow 5%
medium 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 41% | Character: 39% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Average rating

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