A review by storyorc
Inferno by Dante Alighieri

adventurous challenging dark funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Surprisingly funny and not at all stiff despite the medieval Christian worldview. The tortures Dante paints for us, especially in the deepest circle of Hell, are creative, tragic, and pretty fucking metal.