Billy Budd and Other Stories by Herman Melville

Billy Budd and Other Stories

Herman Melville

416 pages first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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Brilliant short stories and a novella by the author of Moby-Dick"Billy Budd, Sailor," a classic confrontation between good and evil, is the story of an innocent young man unable to defend himself from wrongful accusations. Other selections include...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
challenging 75%
funny 75%
reflective 75%
dark 50%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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