The Golden Ass by Apuleius

The Golden Ass

Apuleius with Ellen Finkelpearl (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 158 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Apuleius's The Golden Ass, one of a handful of extant ancient novels, remains relatively unknown. Peter Singer, the renowned philosopher and author of the modern classic Animal Liberation, remedies this neglect, bringing the comic tale back to the...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 64%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 23%
reflective 20%
dark 14%
mysterious 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 8%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 28% | Character: 24% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 32% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.63

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