The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories by Tim Burton

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories

Tim Burton

115 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy poetry short stories dark hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

From breathtaking stop-action animation to bittersweet modern fairy tales, filmmaker Tim Burton has become known for his unique visual brilliance -- witty and macabre at once. Now he gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children -- misu...

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Moods

dark 92%
funny 75%
lighthearted 34%
sad 27%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 10%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 92%
slow 5%
medium 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | N/A: 38% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

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