Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, Jonathan Swift
Gulliver's Travels

Jonathan Swift, Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels

Jonathan Swift, Jonathan Swift

381 pages first pub 1726 (editions)

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Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a challenging and timeless classic that will captivate readers who enjoy clever satire, philosophical introspection, and adventurous journeys of self-discovery, making it an ideal fit for curious and open-minded readers who appreciate clever social commentary and are eager to reflect on their own place in the world.

Description

The voyages of an eighteenth-century Englishman carry him to such strange places as Lilliput, where people are six inches tall, and Brobdingnag, a land peopled by giants.

Community Reviews

3.28
based on 17,763 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

funny: 46%

reflective: 38%

lighthearted: 26%

challenging: 19%

informative: 11%

mysterious: 9%

dark: 4%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 2%

emotional: 1%

hopeful: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
49% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

51% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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