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736 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385496988
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
The epic grandeur of Dante's masterpiece has inspired readers for 700 years, and has entered the human imagination. But the further we move from the late medieval world of Dante, the more a rich understanding and enjoyment of the poem depends on k...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,437 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
adventurous 49%
reflective 46%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
informative 13%
funny 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Body horror, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Genocide, Incest
736 pages • first pub 1320 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385496988
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
The epic grandeur of Dante's masterpiece has inspired readers for 700 years, and has entered the human imagination. But the further we move from the late medieval world of Dante, the more a rich understanding and enjoyment of the poem depends on k...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,437 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
adventurous 49%
reflective 46%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
informative 13%
funny 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Body horror, DeathModerate
Homophobia, Genocide, Incest