I Hate and I Love by Catullus

I Hate and I Love

Penguin Little Black Classics #69

Catullus with Peter Whigham (Translator)

64 pages first pub -54 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective medium-paced
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Dazzling modern lyrical poems from Catullus - by turns smutty, abusive, romantic and deeply moving.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Cla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
funny 41%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 13%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
sad 8%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | N/A: 40% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | N/A: 45% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | N/A: 37% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

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3.42

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