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bookishlysophie 's review for:
The Divine Comedy: Volume 1: Inferno
by Dante Alighieri
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An absolute classic. I really found the translator’s notes helpful in understanding what is otherwise a very tricky book to read. The depictions of the sins are so vivid and the punishments reflect the sins themselves but the historical nature of the book just adds another layer. I’d highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Excrement
Moderate: Violence, Murder
Minor: Suicide, War