Redburn by Herman Melville

Redburn

Herman Melville

228 pages first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Wellington Redburn is a fifteen-year-old from the state of New York, with only one dream - to run away to sea. However, when he does fulfil this long-held fantasy, he quickly finds that reality as a cabin boy is far harsher than he ever imagined. ...

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Community Reviews

3.45
based on 29 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

informative: 50%

lighthearted: 50%

reflective: 50%


Pace

50% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Character
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
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No

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