The Inheritors by William Golding

The Inheritors

William Golding

256 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics historical science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Hunt, trek, and feast among Neanderthals in this stunning vision of prehistory on the cusp of a new age, from the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, William Golding. This was a different voice; not the voice of the people. It...

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Moods

reflective 61%
challenging 57%
sad 57%
dark 38%
adventurous 34%
tense 30%
emotional 26%
mysterious 26%
informative 11%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | Character: 31% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.31

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