Mercies: Selected Poems by Anne Sexton

Mercies: Selected Poems

Anne Sexton

272 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction feminism poetry dark reflective medium-paced

Description

When Anne Sexton took her own life in October 1974, she left behind a body of work which had already, in less than two decades of writing, won her the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, established her as one of the foremost voices of her generation, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
dark 75%
sad 68%
challenging 43%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 36%
fast 36%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 87% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 62% | Yes: 37%

Average rating

4.36

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