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144 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781612195858
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Publication date: 06 December 2016
Description
Herman Melville's final masterpiece, found unpublished on his desk at his death. Billy Budd, Sailor would emerge, after its publication in 1924, as one of Melville's best-loved books--and one of his most open, with its discussion of homosexualty. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,395 reviews
Moods
reflective 42%
adventurous 39%
sad 31%
dark 30%
emotional 23%
tense 14%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Minor
Blood, Death
144 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781612195858
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Publication date: 06 December 2016
Description
Herman Melville's final masterpiece, found unpublished on his desk at his death. Billy Budd, Sailor would emerge, after its publication in 1924, as one of Melville's best-loved books--and one of his most open, with its discussion of homosexualty. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,395 reviews
Moods
reflective 42%
adventurous 39%
sad 31%
dark 30%
emotional 23%
tense 14%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Blood, Death