Murder in the Dark: Short Fictions and Prose Poems by Margaret Atwood

Murder in the Dark: Short Fictions and Prose Poems

Margaret Atwood

110 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

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For readers who delight in the darker corners of the human experience and appreciate the subtle nuances of language, Murder in the Dark: Short Fictions and Prose Poems by Margaret Atwood is a hauntingly beautiful collection that will weave a spell of introspection and self-discovery, inviting you to ponder the complexities of the human condition.

Community Reviews

3.62
based on 359 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

reflective: 80%

emotional: 41%

mysterious: 35%

challenging: 32%

funny: 19%

sad: 16%

inspiring: 12%

hopeful: 9%

tense: 9%

adventurous: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

informative: 3%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
52% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
70% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
69% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
68% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
68% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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