Wise Children by Angela Carter

Wise Children

Angela Carter

234 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

Dora and Nora Chance are a famous song-and-dance team of the British music halls. Billed as The Lucky Chances, the sisters are the illegitimate and unacknowledged daughters of Sir Melchior Hazard, the greatest Shakespearean actor of his day. At on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
lighthearted 55%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 32%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.82

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