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224 pages • first pub 60 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780520211186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 24 April 1996
Description
Encolpius, a soldier of fortune, despiser of pedantry, lecherous and contrary, and the beautiful Giton, who lives off his charms, are invited to a gargantuan banquet hosted by the prodigal, pompous, newly rich Trimalchio. When the feast turns into...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
lighthearted 37%
dark 31%
challenging 20%
informative 17%
tense 10%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 31% | Character: 27% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racism, RapeModerate
Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship
224 pages • first pub 60 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780520211186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 24 April 1996
Description
Encolpius, a soldier of fortune, despiser of pedantry, lecherous and contrary, and the beautiful Giton, who lives off his charms, are invited to a gargantuan banquet hosted by the prodigal, pompous, newly rich Trimalchio. When the feast turns into...
Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
lighthearted 37%
dark 31%
challenging 20%
informative 17%
tense 10%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 31% | Character: 27% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racism, RapeModerate
Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship