Inferno by Dante Alighieri

238 pages first pub 1320 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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There is no greater sorrow than to recall our times of joy in wretchedness.Considered one of the greatest medieval poems written in the common vernacular of the time, Dante's Inferno begins on Good Friday in the year 1300. As he wanders through a ...

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Moods

dark 76%
challenging 59%
adventurous 49%
reflective 46%
tense 22%
mysterious 21%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
funny 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 37%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 31% | Character: 22% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

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