I Hate and I Love by Catullus

I Hate and I Love

Penguin Little Black Classics #69

Catullus

64 pages • first pub -54 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Dazzling modern lyrical poems from Catullus - by turns smutty, abusive, romantic and deeply moving.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Cla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
funny 41%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 33%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%
dark 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | N/A: 41% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 42% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | N/A: 31% | No: 12%

Average rating

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