317 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151730766
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Publication date: 01 January 1992
Description
One of Alasdair Gray's most brilliant creations, Poor Things is a postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter - a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant. Godwin ...
Community Reviews Summary of 701 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 46%
reflective 38%
challenging 33%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child death, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child abuseMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Racism
317 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151730766
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Publication date: 01 January 1992
Description
One of Alasdair Gray's most brilliant creations, Poor Things is a postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter - a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant. Godwin ...
Community Reviews Summary of 701 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
mysterious 56%
adventurous 46%
reflective 38%
challenging 33%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 37% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child death, Gun violenceModerate
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Child abuseMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Racism