Don't Try This at Home by Angela Readman

Don't Try This at Home

Angela Readman

176 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A girl repeatedly chops her boyfriend in half but, while her “other half” multiplies, she is still not satisfied. Love transforms a mother working down the fish and chip shop – into Elvis. Clary’s father puts antlers on stuffed rabbits to make jac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
funny 40%
lighthearted 40%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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