The Satyricon by Petronius

The Satyricon

Petronius with J. P. Sullivan (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 60 (editions)

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The marvelously entertaining parody of imperial RomeOne of the most outrageous and strikingly modern works to have survived from the ancient world, The Satyricon offers an unmatched satirical portrait of the age of Nero, in all its excesses and ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
adventurous 51%
lighthearted 37%
dark 31%
challenging 20%
informative 17%
tense 10%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
emotional 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 39%
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

3.54

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