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boring_bookkeeper_80's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
1.5
jimib1970's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
shelbymarie516's review against another edition
5.0
I love that he put people he hates in hell and his idols are his guides and compliment him. While listening ot paradise I'm in middle of Spiritual Beings Series (a series from The Bible Project) (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/intro-spiritual-beings/) I would have loved to see more Divine Council represented at the year the MET Gala did Heavenly Bodies.
It got a little confusing when it flipped between Dante and the narrator reading a translator or author note, I think I'd like a movie of this. Or I could just listen to The WEEKND's Dawn FM album.
It got a little confusing when it flipped between Dante and the narrator reading a translator or author note, I think I'd like a movie of this. Or I could just listen to The WEEKND's Dawn FM album.
weswalker423's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
laylaaxr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dmalinovsky's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
apieceofskye's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
izzylashley's review against another edition
3.0
Weird mix between green mythos and Christianity?? Like why?? Also like imagine influencing culture as much as Dante did. Cannot hear the name Dante without thinking inferno next
mikkiokko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
While I am not religious I'm still glad that I read this book! I found it very interesting to understand an interpretation of the nature of the universe and to learn A LOT about ancient history and 1300s Italian politics. I liked that Dante allowed there to be criticism of the Church he was a part of and it led to some interesting insight. I also appreciated that he never made himself an overpowered narrator. My favorite character was Virgil and I'm sorry but it's ridiculous to me that he's stuck in Inferno forever. Finally, holy crap Dante was OBSESSED with his crush. Guy made her a Queen of a realm in Heaven and compared her face to the light of GOD multiple times.
If you were thinking of reading this one I'd say go for it!