The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories

Angela Carter

176 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Discover Angela Carter’s classic feminist retelling of favourite fairy tales interwoven by a master of seductive, luminous storytelling.From familiar fairy tales and legends - Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, vampir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,042 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 64%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 14%
funny 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

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