The Inferno: A Poet's Novel by Eileen Myles

The Inferno: A Poet's Novel

Eileen Myles

256 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry reflective slow-paced
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Loosely following Dante's epic by fashioning her own riveting account into three distinct parts, Eileen Myles brings her unparalleled brand of raw intellect and insight to her latest novel, The Inferno. The first part of the story, mesmerizing rea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 46%
funny 46%
challenging 37%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 18%
dark 15%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 6%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.76

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