Inferno by Dante Alighieri

256 pages first pub 1320 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

‘There is no greater sorrow then to recall our times of joy in wretchedness.’Considered one of the greatest medieval poems written in the common vernacular of the time, Dante’s Inferno begins on Good Friday in the year 1300. As he wanders through ...

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Moods

dark 74%
challenging 58%
adventurous 47%
reflective 46%
tense 22%
mysterious 20%
informative 13%
emotional 11%
funny 9%
sad 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 32% | Character: 23% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

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