The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

The Bloody Chamber

Angela Carter with Helen Simpson (Contributor)

168 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of such contemporary masters of supernatural fiction as Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, and Kelly Link, who introduces this edition of Carter's most...

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Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 63%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
adventurous 26%
reflective 23%
emotional 14%
funny 8%
sad 6%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 27%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | Character: 16% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%

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