Creature by Amina Cain

Creature

Amina Cain

144 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Amina Cain's Creature brings together short fictions set in the space between action and reflection, edging at times toward the quiet and contemplative, at other times toward the grotesque or unsettling. Like the women in Jane Bowles's work, Cain...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
hopeful 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.63

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