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192 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780808566489
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 14 May 1989
Description
The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in this frequently banned book. This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he lea...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,817 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
challenging 37%
sad 29%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
tense 23%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, MurderModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, CursingMinor
Sexual violence, Infidelity192 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780808566489
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 14 May 1989
Description
The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in this frequently banned book. This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he lea...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,817 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
challenging 37%
sad 29%
adventurous 27%
emotional 27%
tense 23%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Violence, MurderModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, CursingMinor
Sexual violence, Infidelity