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96 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140621754
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1797, Billy Budd is forced into compulsory service aboard the HMS Bellipotent. Billy, a foundling from Bristol, has an innocence, good looks and a natural charisma that make him popular with the crew. After arousing the antagonism of the ship's...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,701 reviews
Moods
reflective 43%
adventurous 39%
sad 37%
dark 31%
emotional 24%
tense 18%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Minor
Death, Blood
96 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140621754
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1797, Billy Budd is forced into compulsory service aboard the HMS Bellipotent. Billy, a foundling from Bristol, has an innocence, good looks and a natural charisma that make him popular with the crew. After arousing the antagonism of the ship's...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,701 reviews
Moods
reflective 43%
adventurous 39%
sad 37%
dark 31%
emotional 24%
tense 18%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 6%
informative 5%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 21%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death, Blood