The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
bookishlysophie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An absolute classic. I really found the translatorās notes helpful in understanding what is otherwise a very tricky book to read. The depictions of the sins are so vivid and the punishments reflect the sins themselves but the historical nature of the book just adds another layer. Iād highly recommend.
Graphic: Gore and Excrement
Moderate: Violence and Murder
Minor: Suicide and War
issyd23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The OG bible fanfic full of Danteās fanboying and self-inserts 4āļø
Also the translator Mark Musa did a great job keeping the tone and plot in this version 5āļø for the translator!
Also the translator Mark Musa did a great job keeping the tone and plot in this version 5āļø for the translator!
Graphic: Islamophobia, Death, Antisemitism, Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, Gore, Physical abuse, Murder, Violence, Torture, Suicide, and Excrement
lin3han's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I see a lot of comments talking about Dante roasting most of Florence. Just wanted to add that heās doing so because he was exiled and this was a method of revenge and slander. Itās supposed to be tongue in cheek which Pinsky translated beautifully!Ā
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Child death, Murder, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Excrement, Sexual assault, Abortion, Body horror, Cannibalism, Addiction, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
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