The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy

The World's Wife

Carol Ann Duffy

96 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction feminism poetry challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Be terrified.  It's you I love, perfect man, Greek God, my own; but I know you'll go,  betray me, strayfrom home.So better by far for me if you were stone.--from Medusa Stunningly original and haunting, the voices of Mrs. Midas, Queen Kong, and Fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,622 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 65%
emotional 34%
inspiring 34%
dark 33%
challenging 27%
lighthearted 23%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 12%
informative 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 26%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | N/A: 34% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 62% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 31% | N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.09

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