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256 pages | first published 158

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The Golden Ass by Apuleius is a unique, entertaining, and thoroughly readable Latin novel - the only work of fiction in Latin to have survived in entirety from antiquity. It tells the story of the hero Lucius, whose curiosity and fascination for s...
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Summary of 629 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
funny 76%
lighthearted 52%
challenging 24%
reflective 24%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | Character: 26% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.63

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