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izzylashley's review
3.0
Weird mix between green mythos and Christianity?? Like why?? Also like imagine influencing culture as much as Dante did. Cannot hear the name Dante without thinking inferno next
mikkiokko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
While I am not religious I'm still glad that I read this book! I found it very interesting to understand an interpretation of the nature of the universe and to learn A LOT about ancient history and 1300s Italian politics. I liked that Dante allowed there to be criticism of the Church he was a part of and it led to some interesting insight. I also appreciated that he never made himself an overpowered narrator. My favorite character was Virgil and I'm sorry but it's ridiculous to me that he's stuck in Inferno forever. Finally, holy crap Dante was OBSESSED with his crush. Guy made her a Queen of a realm in Heaven and compared her face to the light of GOD multiple times.
If you were thinking of reading this one I'd say go for it!
matissrv's review against another edition
4.0
Iedvesmojoties no kādas protesta akcijas Krievijā, izlēmām kolektīvi izlasīt Dantes "Dievišķo komēdiju". Lasīšanā iesaistījām arī tulkotāju leģendāro Valdi Bisenieku, kurš noskaitīja mums no galvas pirmo dziedājumu un radīja papildu noskaņojumu paskaitot no galvas dzejoļus. Tā nu 16:00 sākdami, ar dažādiem pārtraukumiem, 10:45 Dievišķā komēdija tika izlasīta (arī izdejota, izkustēta, izsmieta, uzlabota un visādi citādi improvizēta lasīšanas gaitā). Tagad zināšu, ka arī turpmāk, lai izlasītu kādu grāmatu, kuru esmu vismaz divas reizes nolicis malā neizlasījis, ir jānoorganizē kolektīva lasīšana.
callieju's review
4.0
i would absolutely be slaying in inferno ! basically a fanfic of dante meeting all of his favs and it ate
jemmak's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sunflower7skull's review against another edition
I just couldn't engage in it at the time
evaromero's review against another edition
3.0
Vale, es un libro para digerir con la calma, jajaja. La parte del Infierno es una maravilla, me ha gustado mucho recorrer cada círculo. Por otra parte, las reflexiones filosóficas que se van debatiendo me han parecido muy interesantes. No obstante, durante todo el libro se hacen referencias constantes a personas que ni puta idea de quienes eran. Eso me sacaba de la historia y me hacía la lectura mucho más pesada, la verdad. Pero bueno, no ha estado mal, lo único es que al no conocer el contexto histórico en el que se enmarca la obra siento que me he perdido cosas.
theremightbecupcakes's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
monjure's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0