Grendel by John Gardner

176 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction fantasy literary dark mysterious slow-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 3,803 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
reflective 57%
challenging 37%
sad 29%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
tense 23%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 36%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.52

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