The Story of Gilgamesh by Yiyun Li

The Story of Gilgamesh

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Yiyun Li with Marco Lorenzetti (Illustrator)

104 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional medium-paced
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Description

A real friend is a companion for your heart. Godlike Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, has built a beautiful city, but is also a terrible tyrant. In answer to the prayers of his oppressed citizens, the gods create Enkidu, a wild man whose destiny is to fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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