fiction classics religion adventurous slow-paced

423 pages | first published 1320

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Like his groundbreaking Inferno (Hackett, 2009) and Paradiso (Hackett, 2017), Stanley Lombardo's Purgatorio features a close yet dynamic verse translation, innovative verse paragraphing for reader-friendliness, and a facing-page Italian text. It a...
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Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
emotional 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.88

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