76 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781329438200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication date: 02 August 2015
Description
Melville's 188 novella 'Benito Cereno' follows a sea captain, Amasa Delano, and his crew on the Bachelor's Delight as it is approached by another, rather battered-looking ship, the San Dominick. Upon boarding the San Dominick, Delano is immediatel...
Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
mysterious 53%
tense 46%
adventurous 30%
reflective 23%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery
76 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781329438200
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication date: 02 August 2015
Description
Melville's 188 novella 'Benito Cereno' follows a sea captain, Amasa Delano, and his crew on the Bachelor's Delight as it is approached by another, rather battered-looking ship, the San Dominick. Upon boarding the San Dominick, Delano is immediatel...
Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
mysterious 53%
tense 46%
adventurous 30%
reflective 23%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery