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192 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679723110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
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 3,796 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 36%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | 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, Animal deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Gore, Sexual violenceMinor
Infidelity, Cursing
192 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679723110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
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 3,796 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 36%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | 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, Animal deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Gore, Sexual violenceMinor
Infidelity, Cursing