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The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories

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Fantasy Fiction Horror Classics

by Angela Carter

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4.02 (20.4K ratings)
calendar_today 1979
description 128 pages

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 20.4K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 128 pages.

About The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories

In The Bloody Chamber - which includes the story that is the basis of Neil Jordan's 1984 movie The Company of Wolves - Carter spins subversively dark and sensual versions of familiar fairy tales and legends like "Little Red Riding Hood," "Bluebeard," "Puss in Boots," and "Beauty and the Beast," giving them exhilarating new life in a style steeped in the romantic trappings of the gothic tradition.

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Author Angela Carter
Published 1979
Pages 128
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Classics
Average Rating 4.02 / 5.00
Total Ratings 20,438

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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20.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.02, The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.02
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories?

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories worth reading?

Based on 20.4K reader ratings, The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories?

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories has 128 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories?

The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories was written by Angela Carter. It was first published in 1979.

What is the ISBN for The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories?

The ISBN-13 for The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories is 9780140178210.0.

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