The Invention of Dr Cake by Andrew Motion

The Invention of Dr Cake

Andrew Motion

142 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective medium-paced

Description

What is the truth about the mysterious Dr Cake? Why, at his funeral, is there no name on the brass plate so ostentatiously screwed into his coffin-lid? Andrew Motion, poet laureate, has written a novel about poets and the afterlife.

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.21

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