The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman by Angela Carter

The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman

Angela Carter

221 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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Desiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman made of glass, seems only to appear to him in h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
challenging 73%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 57%
funny 21%
reflective 15%
emotional 10%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.47

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