Via da Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake

Via da Gormenghast

Gormenghast #3

Mervyn Peake with Roberto Serrai (Translator)

329 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

As the novel opens, Titus, lord of Castle Gormenghast, has abdicated his throne. Born and brought to the edge of manhood in the huge, rotting castle, Titus rebels against the age-old ritual of which he is both lord and prisoner and rushes headlong...

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Community Reviews Summary of 406 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 62%
dark 58%
emotional 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
tense 27%
challenging 24%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 37% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.36

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