The Inferno: A Poet's Novel by Eileen Myles

The Inferno: A Poet's Novel

Eileen Myles

256 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

Loosely following Dante's epic by fashioning her own riveting account into three distinct parts, Eileen Myles brings her unparalleled brand of raw intellect and insight to her latest novel, The Inferno. The first part of the story, mesmerizing rea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 35%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
relaxing 14%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.77

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