Paradise Lost by John Milton, Christopher Ricks

350 pages first pub 1671 (editions)

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Concerns the Christian story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men" and elucidate the con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews

Moods

challenging 81%
reflective 68%
dark 56%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 69%
fast 23%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.89

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