Being Dead by Jim Crace

Being Dead

Jim Crace

192 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Baritone Bay, mid-afternoon. A couple, naked, married almost thirty years, are lying murdered in the dunes."Their bodies had expired, but anyone could tell--just look at them--that Joseph and Celice were still devoted. For while his hand was touch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 88%
sad 44%
emotional 33%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.65

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