Mean Time by Carol Ann Duffy

Mean Time

Carol Ann Duffy

fiction poetry reflective slow-paced

64 pages | first published 1993

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In her prize-winning fourth collection, Carol Ann Duffy dramatizes scenes from childhood, adolescence and adulthood, finding moments of grace or consolation in memory, love and language amid the complexities of life. These are powerful poems of lo...
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Summary of 212 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 70%
dark 35%
sad 30%
inspiring 20%
challenging 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 33%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 55% | Character: 44%

Strong character development?

N/A: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.6

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