Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Moby Dick

Herman Melville

496 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Call me Ismael" is one of the most remembered opening phrases in the history of literature. Thus begins Moby Dick, the great masterpiece of Herman Melville, a tireless traveler who began in literature by narrating his adventures in the South Seas...

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Moods

adventurous 79%
challenging 63%
reflective 49%
informative 44%
dark 29%
tense 29%
funny 20%
emotional 18%
mysterious 15%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 11%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.33

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