The Golden Ass by Apuleius

The Golden Ass

Apuleius with Thomas Taylor (Translator)

196 pages • first pub 158 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Apuleius was a student of Platonist philosophy and Latin prose writer who produced the novel "Metamorphoses", more popularly known as "The Golden Ass". This work is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety. Adapted from an earlier Greek sto...

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Community Reviews Summary of 805 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
funny 68%
lighthearted 48%
challenging 24%
reflective 24%
dark 20%
mysterious 16%
informative 12%
tense 10%
emotional 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 35%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 36% | Character: 19% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.59

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