Memoirs of Hadrian by Grace Frick, Marguerite Yourcenar

Memoirs of Hadrian

Grace Frick, Marguerite Yourcenar

347 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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 arduous ...

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Moods

reflective 97%
informative 51%
emotional 48%
challenging 34%
inspiring 31%
sad 22%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 9%
dark 8%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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