Pantagruel by François Rabelais

439 pages first pub 1532 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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François Rabelais holds a unique place in the history of world literature, and no more so than for his extraordinary satirical entertainment Gargantua and Pantagruel. Here the first of these volumes is presented in a new and lively translation. Pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
adventurous 44%
lighthearted 44%
challenging 22%
reflective 22%
dark 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.03

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