The Doll's Alphabet by Camilla Grudova

The Doll's Alphabet

Camilla Grudova

fiction horror magical realism short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

182 pages | first published 2017

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Surreal, ambitious, and exquisitely conceived, The Doll's Alphabet is a collection of stories in the tradition of Angela Carter and Margaret Atwood. Dolls, sewing machines, tinned foods, mirrors, malfunctioning bodies many images recur in stories ...
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Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 76%
challenging 36%
reflective 36%
tense 30%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
sad 16%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 16% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 43% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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