Pantagruel by François Rabelais

378 pages first pub 1532 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Fils de Gargantua, Pantagruel – qui, bébé, réduit son berceau en miettes, étrangle un ours et mange le jarret de sa nourrice – donne le coup d’envoi de la Renaissance française. C’est un bon géant, qui sème l’épouvante et dont les exploits surpass...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

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