Paradise Lost by John Milton

Paradise Lost

John Milton

9 hours, 11 minutes first pub 1667 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Often considered the greatest epic in any modern language, Paradise Lost tells the story of the revolt of Satan, his banishment from Heaven, and the ensuing fall of Man with his expulsion from Eden. It is a tale of immense drama and excitement, of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,933 reviews

Moods

challenging 73%
reflective 57%
dark 44%
adventurous 21%
emotional 21%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 13%
tense 11%
sad 10%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 25%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 26% | Character: 24% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 32% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.67

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