Decreation by Anne Carson

Decreation

Anne Carson

245 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction essays philosophy play poetry challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Decreation by Anne Carson is a provocative and deeply introspective read that will resonate with readers who crave philosophical and poetic explorations of the self, identity, and the human condition, and are willing to embark on a journey of self-discovery through the author's innovative and unconventional forms of storytelling.

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In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates “decreation” — an activity described by Simone Weil as “undoing the creature in us” — an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without moving through self, to the very inside of i...

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4.13
based on 426 reviews

Moods

reflective: 84%

challenging: 64%

emotional: 38%

informative: 25%

mysterious: 25%

dark: 23%

inspiring: 15%

funny: 7%

sad: 7%

adventurous: 5%

hopeful: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

tense: 2%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
80% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

5% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
85% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
88% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
72% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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