Pantagruel by François Rabelais

439 pages first pub 1532 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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François Rabelais holds a unique place in the history of world literature, and no more so than for his extraordinary satirical entertainment Gargantua and Pantagruel. Here the first of these volumes is presented in a new and lively translation. Pa...

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Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

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