#14 in Myths & legends
Grendel
- 174
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Grendel is a 1971 novel by the American author John Gardner. It is a retelling of part of the Old English poem Beowulf from the perspective of the antagonist, Grendel. In the novel, Grendel is portrayed as an antihero. The novel deals with finding meaning in the world, the power of literature and myth, and the nature of good and evil.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 138 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 43% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Myths & legends average of 8.3. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 17 | 12% |
| Hardcover | 7.6 | 121 | 88% |
Frequently asked
What is Grendel rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 138 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Grendel worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 138 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read Grendel?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 174 pages.
Where does Grendel rank?
#14 in Myths & legends on the current snapshot.
How long is Grendel?
It has 174 pages — shorter than 97% of the ranked books in Myths & legends.
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