The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman by Angela Carter
The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman
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The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman

Angela Carter

220 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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3.54
based on 597 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

adventurous: 63%

challenging: 58%

mysterious: 58%

reflective: 35%

funny: 22%

tense: 17%

sad: 8%

emotional: 7%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

32% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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