Titus Awakes: The Lost Book of Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake, Maeve Gilmore

Titus Awakes: The Lost Book of Gormenghast

Gormenghast #4

Mervyn Peake, Maeve Gilmore

288 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

When Peake died in 1968, he left behind the start of a fourth Gormenghast book, 'Titus Awakes'. His wife, the writer and artist Maeve Gilmore, completed the manuscript. The book continues the story of the Titus, the 77th Earl of Groan, as he wande...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.09

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