Benito Cereno by Herman Melville

Benito Cereno

Herman Melville

160 pages first pub 1855 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

This version of Benito Cereno presents the novel in a readable and affordable format with light and supportive annotations and supporting editorial content to help you connect with the central themes of the book.

Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
challenging 56%
mysterious 53%
tense 46%
adventurous 30%
reflective 23%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 15%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 29% | Character: 22% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 31% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.1

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