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623 pages • first pub 1564 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0393308065
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Language: English
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Description
"The dazzling and exuberant comic 'Chronicles' of Rabelais (c. 1483-1552) are a feast of wisdom and laughter. Realism intertwines with carnivalesque fantasy, Renaissance learning with obscene humour to make readers look at the world afresh. Pantag...
Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
challenging 68%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 25%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 37% | Character: 37% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 44%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal cruelty, Blood, Colonisation623 pages • first pub 1564 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0393308065
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The dazzling and exuberant comic 'Chronicles' of Rabelais (c. 1483-1552) are a feast of wisdom and laughter. Realism intertwines with carnivalesque fantasy, Renaissance learning with obscene humour to make readers look at the world afresh. Pantag...
Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
challenging 68%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 25%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 37% | Character: 37% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 44%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal cruelty, Blood, Colonisation