449 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140448955
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
The first part of Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, self-deception, political double-dealing and treachery Describing Dante's descent into Hell midway through his life with Virgi...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,121 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 45%
adventurous 44%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
informative 15%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, Body horrorModerate
Genocide, Homophobia, Incest
449 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140448955
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
The first part of Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, self-deception, political double-dealing and treachery Describing Dante's descent into Hell midway through his life with Virgi...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,121 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 45%
adventurous 44%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
informative 15%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Death, Body horrorModerate
Genocide, Homophobia, Incest