The Inferno by Dante Alighieri

The Inferno

Dante Alighieri with John Ciardi (Translator), Archibald T. MacAllister (Contributor)

288 pages first pub 1320 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Belonging in the immortal company of the works of Homer, Virgil, Milton, and Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, a supreme expression o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,077 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
challenging 59%
reflective 45%
adventurous 43%
tense 22%
mysterious 20%
informative 15%
sad 10%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 31%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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