Inferno by Eileen Myles

Inferno

Eileen Myles

256 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

Loosely following Dante's epic by fashioning her own riveting account into three distinct parts, Eileen Myles brings her unparalleled brand of raw intellect and insight to her latest novel, The Inferno. The first part of the story, mesmerizing rea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
funny 23%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.83

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