Burning Your Boats by Angela Carter

Burning Your Boats

Angela Carter with Salman Rushdie (Contributor)

576 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From early reflections on jazz and Japan, through vigorous refashionings of vampires and werewolves, to stunning snapshots of real-life outcasts and the glorious but tainted world of "the rich and famous," this complete collection of Angela Carter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
challenging 55%
mysterious 55%
reflective 44%
adventurous 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.26

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