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2.85 AVERAGE
2.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this book in preparation for watching Beau Travail
In my opinion, "Billy Budd" exemplifies both the best and the worst traits of Melville's prose: it is full of nautical jargon and meanders in lots of places but it also speaks of such powerful emotions and does it so compellingly that I audibly gasped while reading certain passages. The character of John Claggart is so nuanced that I cannot stop thinking about him and what makes him tick. That's some truly stellar work.
I am excited to read Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick's interpretation of this work!
In my opinion, "Billy Budd" exemplifies both the best and the worst traits of Melville's prose: it is full of nautical jargon and meanders in lots of places but it also speaks of such powerful emotions and does it so compellingly that I audibly gasped while reading certain passages. The character of John Claggart is so nuanced that I cannot stop thinking about him and what makes him tick. That's some truly stellar work.
I am excited to read Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick's interpretation of this work!
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Unfortunately boredom struck me faster than Billy's unexpected hit on Claggart.
I listened to this one to finish year-end goals. When I listen to historical books, I appreciate the imagery of a bygone time.
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a wonderful story. I loved it. It was hard work at times but so worth it. I loved the writing, how the story developed, Billy Budd and Starry Vere.
adventurous
reflective
sad
fast-paced