Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Animal deathModerate
Suicide, War, Suicide attemptMinor
Genocide, Slavery, TortureCommunity Reviews
Summary of 860 reviews
Moods
informative 55%
emotional 48%
challenging 31%
inspiring 30%
sad 21%
hopeful 13%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
288 pages | first published 1951
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ISBN/UID: 9780140181944
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, "Memoirs of Hadrian" has received international acclaim since its first publication in France in 1951. In it, Marguerite Yourcenar reimagines the Emperor Hadrian's arduou...Book Information
288 pages | first published 1951
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ISBN/UID: 9780140181944
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, "Memoirs of Hadrian" has received international acclaim since its first publication in France in 1951. In it, Marguerite Yourcenar reimagines the Emperor Hadrian's arduou...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Animal deathModerate
Suicide, War, Suicide attemptMinor
Genocide, Slavery, TortureCommunity Reviews
Summary of 860 reviews
Moods
informative 55%
emotional 48%
challenging 31%
inspiring 30%
sad 21%
hopeful 13%
dark 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating