The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

672 pages first pub 1320 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Discover this fresh, pacy, modern translation of an enduring literary classic.Halfway through life, you find yourself lost, unsure of the right path. Greed, deception and pride have led you away from the ideals and dreams you cherished in younger ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,762 reviews

Moods

challenging 67%
reflective 63%
adventurous 49%
dark 49%
mysterious 25%
informative 18%
inspiring 16%
emotional 15%
hopeful 12%
tense 8%
funny 6%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 22%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 35% | Character: 29% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 35% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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