The Inheritors by William Golding

The Inheritors

William Golding

256 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics historical science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Hunt, trek, and feast among Neanderthals in this stunning vision of prehistory on the cusp of a new age, from the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding. This was a different voice; not the voice of the people. It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
challenging 62%
sad 56%
emotional 31%
tense 31%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
informative 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 25%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.35

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