Titus Alone by Mervyn Peake

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fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Born and brought to the edge of manhood in the huge, rotting castle of Gormenghast, Titus Groan has rebelled against the age-old rituals and run headlong into the outside world.

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Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 60%
dark 57%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 39% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.36

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