Pantagruel: King of the Dipsodes Restored to His Natural State with His Dreadful Deeds and Exploits, Written by the Late M. Alcofr by François Rabelais

Pantagruel: King of the Dipsodes Restored to His Natural State with His Dreadful Deeds and Exploits, Written by the Late M. Alcofr

Gargantua and Pantagruel #1

François Rabelais

129 pages first pub 1532 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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Fran ois Rabelais holds a unique place in the history of world literature, and no more so than for his extraordinary satirical entertainment Gargantua and Pantagruel. Here the first of these volumes is presented in a new and lively translation. Pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

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