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

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and 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 – misund...

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Moods

dark 92%
funny 74%
lighthearted 34%
sad 26%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
reflective 11%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 91%
slow 5%
medium 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 41% | Character: 39% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

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