720 pages • first pub 1820 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241366547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin English Library
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
This violent, profound, baroque and blackly humorous novel is the story of Melmoth, who has sold his soul in exchange for immortality in a satanic bargain, and now preys on the helpless in their darkest moments, offering to ease their suffering if...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
challenging 73%
tense 46%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
emotional 19%
funny 7%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Emotional abuse, Mental illness, MiscarriageMinor
Cannibalism, Alcohol
720 pages • first pub 1820 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241366547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin English Library
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
This violent, profound, baroque and blackly humorous novel is the story of Melmoth, who has sold his soul in exchange for immortality in a satanic bargain, and now preys on the helpless in their darkest moments, offering to ease their suffering if...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
challenging 73%
tense 46%
adventurous 26%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
emotional 19%
funny 7%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 36% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Emotional abuse, Mental illness, MiscarriageMinor
Cannibalism, Alcohol