Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake

511 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
adventurous 64%
mysterious 64%
tense 40%
challenging 38%
reflective 35%
sad 33%
emotional 28%
funny 28%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 43% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.13

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