70 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781387771493
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication date: 27 August 2018
Description
Herman Melville's intense and dramatic novella Benito Cereno depicts a revolt aboard a Spanish slavery vessel captained by the titular character. Melville first published this story in 1855 - the ensuing popularity from its initial serialisation l...
Community Reviews Summary of 728 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
mysterious 55%
tense 47%
adventurous 31%
reflective 23%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 23% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 32% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery
70 pages • first pub 1855 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781387771493
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Lulu.com
Publication date: 27 August 2018
Description
Herman Melville's intense and dramatic novella Benito Cereno depicts a revolt aboard a Spanish slavery vessel captained by the titular character. Melville first published this story in 1855 - the ensuing popularity from its initial serialisation l...
Community Reviews Summary of 728 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
mysterious 55%
tense 47%
adventurous 31%
reflective 23%
emotional 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 30% | Character: 23% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 32% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery