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364 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781551114439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
Publication date: 30 April 2004
Description
'The Beetle' (1897) tells the story of a fantastical creature, "born of neither god nor man," with supernatural and hypnotic powers, who stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through fin de siecle London in search of vengeance for the defileme...
Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
tense 55%
adventurous 42%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, IslamophobiaModerate
Rape, Violence, MurderMinor
Misogyny, Sexism364 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781551114439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
Publication date: 30 April 2004
Description
'The Beetle' (1897) tells the story of a fantastical creature, "born of neither god nor man," with supernatural and hypnotic powers, who stalks British politician Paul Lessingham through fin de siecle London in search of vengeance for the defileme...
Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews
Moods
dark 70%
tense 55%
adventurous 42%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 23% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, IslamophobiaModerate
Rape, Violence, MurderMinor
Misogyny, Sexism